Timekeeper sneaking in subs

[Adam]

While I agree a coach could call for a timeout, I'd rather they didn't as long as the rule requires both coaches agree in order to shorten a timeout.

And the idea of requiring it seems to me a bit overly officious.

[JugglingReferee]

The only problem I have with blowing the play dead after a basket, to let subs in, is that there is no published guide.

Some officials will do it, some won't.

Of those that will do it, what constitutes a blow out is different between officials. (Assuming this is not done in a close game.)

The only way to be fair is to say that it will be done within a matching time and/or score constraint. Example: within the last 4 minutes and at least a 20-point spread.

[Adam]

It's like corn, the judge knows it when he sees it.

And it's really no different than changing your travel filter.