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30 Second Timeout Protocol
I thought I remembered a change that allows bench personnel to stand in the huddle and be part of a 30 second timeout. I have been looking for confirmation and can't find it. Am I losing my mind or not?
I recall the justification being that players on the bench should benefit from this coaching opportunity. Maybe it was a State thing. |
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. |
Maybe you are confusing it with an injury stoppage when players go over to their benches.
During this time bench personnel have no rules basis to stand up and join the huddle. |
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But to answer the OP -- no, there has not been a change. Bench personnel were always alowed to stand during this period. |
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.
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See post #5 in this old thread: http://forum.officiating.com/basketb...time-outs.html
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This is perfect thank you. It drives me crazy when officials go about proliferating untruths and myths. And, I prefer to have concrete evidence when I attempt to correct their behavior. |
I don't know where some people get this stuff. Too many officials know too many rules that just aren't so.
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Can't teach an old dog new tricks
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Well, after citing rule 10-4-4c as evidence that bench personnel may stand during any time out and quoting the comment from the 2001 - 02 Rule book that specifically allows substitutes to participate in the time-out meeting I got this reply back. "Sideline is the key here, when the huddle is formed out on the court away from the bench, the 5 and 1 rule applies, that means no assistant coaches or bench players can be in the huddle. If the huddle is formed close to the sideline then bench personnel is allowed in the huddle." :confused: |
I'd say to ask him for a rule citation for this, but you'll never get one and he will still believe his rule.
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Smile ...
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