A time out with a twist.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob Jenkins

When a player says "Time Out, I need to tie my shoes" what s/he means is "wait a second, I need to tie my shoes."

Agreed. Same thing for displaced eyeglasses, or contact lenses, and, as this thread discusses, maybe the same thing for an injury.

However, the rulebook only addresses eyeglasses, and contact lenses. The rulebook also states that an officials must apply the intent and purpose of the rules, and that, with a little bit of 2-3 thrown in for good measure, will give common sense, "real game", officials all the direction that they need.

[bob jenkins]

The rule says (or means) "A TO, if granted, is not charged to the team if it was for glasses."

It says NOTHING about not granting a "TO" if it's just for a shoe (or that matter for glasses) during the type of plays.

IOW, the player's statement is not a request under 5-8-3, but rather for a delay in 5-8-2c.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

The player's statement is not a request under 5-8-3, but rather for a delay in 5-8-2c.

5-8-2-C: Time-out occurs and the clock, if running, shall be stopped when an official: Stops play:
c. Because of unusual delay in getting a dead ball live.
d. For any other situations or any emergency.

Thanks. Nice citation, especialy if you include Article D along with Article C.