SITUATION 7 from the NFHS

[Mark Dexter]

I'm going to go with B from RecRef's list of options - if the NFHS says it's okay, it's okay (consider it an exception where the rulings seem to contradict the rule book.)

What I would suggest, though, is that team A be granted their timeout followed by team B being granted a timeout (if they still want/need one). A timeout cannot be shortened unless both teams are ready, and this timeout is no different.

So: A1 is bleeding and you notice it, team a requests and is granted a timeout so that A1 can stay in the game. Now, even if B requests a timeout afterwards, A1 is still eligible (i.e., has not been subbed for).