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To start, an umpire is never required to grant time out if there is even a remote chance that a play is still available anywhere on the field. Yes, the ball being in the circle will help.
HOWEVER, there are some umpires, of which I am not one, who hold the same archaic belief as some coaches that this is a "live ball" game and simply refuse to allow "time" unless absolutely necessary or dictated by rule.
HOWEVER, there are some umpires, of which I am not one, who hold the same archaic belief as some coaches that this is a "live ball" game and simply refuse to allow "time" unless absolutely necessary or dictated by rule.
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