Authorized Conferences

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No, they can't have a "conference" during an officials time-out, unless it is a TV or heat/humidity time-out. But there is no restriction on players going anywhere they want on the field during any dead ball period. This would include all players going near the side-line during a prolonged injury time-out. Just be sure the players stay on the field and the coach stays off the field.