Wanted to give a T

[Toren]

Originally Posted by gojeremy

I watched the video and he is standing with his hands in his pockets, in the middle of the bench, calling for a timeout. It looks like he is calling towards his players. He then looks at me and signals for a 30 second timeout. Yes, the crowd and the announcer drowned out his voice and he made no gestures immediately after the basket.

I don't doubt any of what you're saying. I'm sure your partners also didn't see or hear the coach requesting a timeout.

When the huddle broke, I would have said something to the effect "Coach, I know you are looking for a timeout, help us out by being more vocal or visual so it's easier for us to see and hear you." And then I would have gotten out of there.

[gojeremy]

I definitely learned to look towards the bench from now on. I remember thinking to watch for a foul after inbound pass and I never thought to look or listen for the coach.

[jTheUmp]

After awhile, you get a feel for when a coach might want to call a timeout (late in a close game, a-la your situation; when the opponent is in the middle of a run; etc)... in those situations, take a quick glance over at the bench after a made basket. Don't make it more than a quick glance though... if the coach isn't immediately motioning/calling for a timeout, get back to watching the playing action.

Like others have said, if the coach doesn't get our attention quickly/sufficiently enough; that's on the coach.

[MD Longhorn]

Kind of related funny. Was refereeing a volleyball match a couple of weeks ago. Had a better team suddenly give up a 6 point lead. I glanced over - nothing. Next point, they are down 1. I glance over, nothing. Next point, they are now down 2. I glance over and the coach happens to be looking my way - we make eye contact and you could see her brain go from "Why are you looking at me?" to "Oh crap, I should be calling a timeout here." And she called a time out.