How do timeouts work
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Michael Le Asked 4 years ago
When I play at home, I sometimes get a little tired. Is there such thing as time outs? If there is, how does it work?
Alois Rosario Answered 4 years ago
Hi Michael,
There are timeouts. Both players get one timeout per match. The timeout lasts for 1 minute.
The player that calls the timeout can end the timeout any time during the 1 minute and then the other player has to return to play as well.
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Michael Le Posted 4 years ago
So, if it was during my timeout, and I ended it. No matter what they are doing, my opponent has to continue playing.
Yes that is right. They need to come straight back to the table and continue.