Time-Out . WHO HAS THE BALL?

[BktBallRef]

Sort of a tricky play...

If the Coach requested a timeout prior while A still had possession and the C was slow in granting the timeout, then the ball should be given back to A. Team A shouldn't be penalized because the official was slow to respond. But this matter should be cleared up prior to the timeout beginning.

However, if the center did not grant the timeout because he was not certain who was making the request or if B had already gained possession prior to the request, the ball will belong to B. A will still be charged with a timeout.