Coach of the team on defense calls "time out!!"

[PG_Ref]

Originally Posted by ballgame99

very emphatically, and play is stopped. I immediately know that I've screwed up. Is there a penalty for that? or is it just a correctable mistake by the official?

Valuable lesson learned ... always look to see who is requesting the T.O. before blowing the whistle. Probably most officials have done it at least once in their career.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by PG_Ref

Probably most officials have done it at least once in their career.

Count me as one!

Then, tail between your legs, go over to the other coach and explain the rule. That's how I handled it anyhow. (thankfully, it was Rec Ball).