Sub jumping the gun

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Besides, if I'm not mistaken, B-7 could get into the game during the time-out, anyway, yes?

If you're asking if subs can enter during the timeout when two shots are to follow, the answer is yes.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by just another ref

If you're asking if subs can enter during the timeout when two shots are to follow, the answer is yes.

Right, so it's pretty much a moot point, anyway.

Now I'm wondering whether the coach called a time-out to get him in. I thought it was an unusual time for a TO.

[so cal lurker]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Right, so it's pretty much a moot point, anyway.

Now I'm wondering whether the coach called a time-out to get him in. I thought it was an unusual time for a TO.

Why would he need a timeout to get him in if there were about to be 2 FTs? So he coudl look intimidating on the lane during the first one?

[jeremy341a]

Originally Posted by so cal lurker

Why would he need a timeout to get him in if there were about to be 2 FTs? So he coudl look intimidating on the lane during the first one?

Would that be disconcerting?

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by so cal lurker

Why would he need a timeout to get him in if there were about to be 2 FTs?

Let's say you noticed one of your players subbing in illegally, and the ball is dead. If you get a time-out before the officials realize the illegal sub, that sub no longer would need to be beckoned.

Admittedly, it's not very likely the coach was thinking that way, but it's a workable theory, nonetheless.