Timeouts

1. Players in handicapped divisions are allowed one 2-minute timeout per game.
2. Timeouts can only be called by the player; however, any teammate may ask if a player wants one.
3. A timeout is not necessary when asking for a rule interpretation.
4. Timeouts will be considered over if the coach leaves the immediate vicinity of the table.

Coaching

1. The designated coach must be listed on the current team roster
2.  Players are not allowed to coach if they are if they are participating in another game at the time.
3. Players may only talk to their designated coach during a timeout
4. Coaches may not confer with other team members during a timeout
5. Incoming players conversing with others after their inning has begun will be considered to be receiving unauthorized coaching
6. The coach is not allowed to touch any ball.  If the coach touches only the cue ball, in a ball-in-hand situation; the shooter will remove the cue ball from the table and replace it himself.  All other situations will be governed by the replacement regulations of the appropriate national sanctioning organization.
7. Fouls can only be called by a participating player.  Fouls called by another team member will be considered unauthorized coaching.
8. Encouragement such as saying  “good shot” is not considered coaching