R's -- keeping track of TO's on the fly

[Forksref]

I have a unique way of doing it. With my right hand, I reach into my shirt pocket and pull out my card. With both eyes I read the timeouts on the card. Again, with my right hand, I place the card back into my shirt pocket. Then I use the mike to announce who has taken the timeout and how many they have used that half. I know it's a bit complicated but it has worked for me. I've always gotten the number correct. I guess I am one of those who is not ashamed to read my card in full view of everyone. If you try this method, let me know how it works for you.

[Texas Aggie]

you're taught in some lands to simply remember the timeout situation

Actually, no, you don't. If a team requests a timeout in hoops, you grant it. If they're out, you call a T. But even if that wasn't the case, the hoops official still only needs to remember if either team has a timeout left or if they're out.

Totally different situation in a different (and shorter) game where the responsibilities are much different.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

Actually, no, you don't. If a team requests a timeout in hoops, you grant it. If they're out, you call a T. But even if that wasn't the case, the hoops official still only needs to remember if either team has a timeout left or if they're out.

Totally different situation in a different (and shorter) game where the responsibilities are much different.

If that approach works for you, then all the power to you. Continue to use it if that's what you're capable of.