FIBA - Article - 18.3.5
FIBA - Article - 18.3.5
Heading: Time-out Sub Heading: Procedure
"During the time-out and during an interval of play before the start of the second and fourth quarter or each overtime, the players may leave the court and sit on the team bench and any person permitted to sit on the team bench may enter the court provided they remain within the vicinity of their team bench area."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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