30 Second Timeout Protocol

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That was my take on it as well. But in two games this year I have had another official say something. One actually went past both huddles stating "5 and 1" meaning 5 players and one coach. I disagreed in both cases.

Originally Posted by Freddy

5-11-3 states that players must stand during the 30 second time out. Nothing to prohibit the bench personnel from standing or sitting, whichever they desire.
10-4-4c allows it.

Although 10-4-4 states that all bench personnel shall not stand at the team bench except (c) During a charged time-out. So, does this mean that they can only stand in the bench area or do you allow them to stand with the huddle that is occurring in the time-out area as defined in 1-13-3 when that huddle is occurring out on the floor? That is the crux of the question for me.