Designated TO area?

[Adam]

That's my thought. I'll keep them out of B's huddle, if necessary, but that's as far as I'm going with it.

[just another ref]

5-12-5 says the timeout conference shall be conducted within the confines of the timeout area.

If there is no conference, as far as I'm concerned they can stay out on the court.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by just another ref

If there is no conference, as far as I'm concerned they can stay out on the court.

They can stay out on the court, no matter what. Part of the time-out area is out on the court.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

They can stay out on the court, no matter what. Part of the time-out area is out on the court.

True. I should have said that they can stay out on the court in position and ready to resume play. So you agree with me? Did you bump your head this morning or something?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by just another ref

True. I should have said that they can stay out on the court in position and ready to resume play. So you agree with me?

There's no rule that I know of that says the players must go to their bench area during a TO. I wouldn't let them stand by the other team's huddle though; that's just asking for trouble. There's no specific rule on that either afaik but I'd call that an unsporting act. Warn 'em first. Iirc we had a long thread on that years ago.

Which also brings up the question....

Just before a FT, both the offense and defense usually have a quick strategy huddle. What do you do, if anything, if an opponent decides that he/she would like to join the opposing team's huddle?

[Adam]

Nothing. I'll give them their privacy during a TO, but not here. I'd rather they not huddle anyway, and addressing this will only delay the game. If they want privacy, they can request a TO.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

There's no rule that I know of that says the players must go to their bench area during a TO. I wouldn't let them stand by the other team's huddle though; that's just asking for trouble. There's no specific rule on that either afaik but I'd call that an unsporting act. Warn 'em first. Iirc we had a long thread on that years ago.

Which also brings up the question....

Just before a FT, both the offense and defense usually have a quick strategy huddle. What do you do, if anything, if an opponent decides that he/she would like to join the opposing team's huddle?

Nothing but make my presence felt. Had it this past weekend in JuCo game. Coach was worried opposing player would instigate something. I told HC that's why I was standing right next to the huddle.