Ten second vio. or time out

[Mark Padgett]

In a case such as this, you (as R) should ask the lead if he is absolutely positive of all the following:

1) there was a clear verbal and/or visual TO request from the head coach on the bench that he recognized

2) his recognition came before the trail's count hit ten (there's no way he can know this, he can only know if it came before the trail blew his whistle - not the same thing)

3) he blew his whistle

If he can't verify all 3, then make the decision that the violation came first. Since he really can't know number 2 - there's your answer.

In any case, you should step in. At this level, getting the call right is a higher priority than watching the players at that time.