What do you do with the ball during TO/between quarters?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes

During TOs I have seen some officials leave the ball at the spot of the inbound after the timeout. Others carry it with them never leaving it on the floor unattended. Any opinions on or concrete advice?

I've always been taught that the ball should not leave the throw-in spot. If a discussion is needed among the officials meet up at the throw-in spot. If the administering official is needed at the table or to talk to the coaches then another official should stand in for him at the throw-in spot. If no officials are available to stay at the throw-in spot then leave the ball there.