5th foul sub mechanic

I have been told two things involving this procedure. First, instruct the timer in the pregame to give you a signal for 20 seconds, but not buzz the horn. That gives you freedom to avoid a technical, at least for a bit. Second, don't approach the coach. If he wants to come to you and he has to come out of the coaching box. Both things give an extra layer of insulation.

[deecee]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I have been told two things involving this procedure. First, instruct the timer in the pregame to give you a signal for 20 seconds, but not buzz the horn. That gives you freedom to avoid a technical, at least for a bit. Second, don't approach the coach. If he wants to come to you and he has to come out of the coaching box. Both things give an extra layer of insulation.

This contradicts the rules.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by AremRed

First, instruct the timer in the pregame to give you a signal for 20 seconds, but not buzz the horn. That gives you freedom to avoid a technical, at least for a bit.

That's a really bad idea.

First, as deecee already said, it goes against what the rule book says.

Second, the Coach knows (or should) that he has 20 seconds and will be listening for that horn.

And I really don't get the whole "avoid the technical" thinking here...

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

...the Coach knows that he has 20 seconds ...

rockyroad: You give coaches way too much credit. A few weeks ago, I had a coach ask for his thirty seconds to replace a disqualified player. Silly monkey.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

rockyroad: You give coaches way too much credit. A few weeks ago, I had a coach ask for his thirty seconds to replace a disqualified player. Silly monkey.

At least he knew there was a time limit...and when the horn sounds, he knows he is running out of time!

Originally Posted by deecee

This contradicts the rules.

Originally Posted by rockyroad

First, as deecee already said, it goes against what the rule book says.

Can you give me the citation that says the timer must sound the horn at the expiration of the 20 seconds?

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Can you give me the citation that says the timer must sound the horn at the expiration of the 20 seconds?

2.12.5 Ruling (c)

Originally Posted by Welpe

2.12.5 Ruling (c)

Good find. They should have written that into 2-15-5 in the first place. Wouldn't be too hard.