Calling Timeout With None Left

[Geof]

Originally Posted by BatteryPowered

I will always grant the request. I have had partners that say they ignore it and call it "game management"...in my view it is "game manipulation". The official is either injecting their coaching philosophy into the game or they have made a decision to put the other team at a disadvantage by not enforcing the rules.

I certainly agree with you. I also have officiated with partners saying they will ignore the timeout request which is mainly why I asked what people here do. To me, it's not up to an official to decide when a timeout is acceptable for a team to make (other than being in team control of course).