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Rules Version: January 15, 2007
  
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10. Resuming Play After a Time Out
  Following a time out, the ball shall be put back into play at the rod of possession where the time out was called.
10.1 Resuming Play After a Time Out
  If the ball was in play when the time out was called, the player in possession must have the assurance that the opposing team is ready before moving the ball. The player must move the ball from one player figure to another and then wait at least one second before advancing the ball (See Rule 4).
10.1.1 Resuming Play After a Time Out
  As soon as the player in possession puts his hands back on the handles, if the ball leaves the current rod before the procedure of putting the ball back into play has begun, the opponent has the choice to continue play from the current position or to serve the ball.
10.2 Resuming Play After a Time Out
  If the ball was not in play when the time out was called, the ball shall be put back into play by the team legally entitled to do so according to the rules.
10.2.1 Resuming Play After a Time Out
  If the time-out was called between balls (after a goal is scored but before the next ball is served) the ball shall be served on the 5-rod by the team which was last scored upon.
10.3 Resuming Play After a Time Out
  The penalty for illegally putting the ball back into play is the opponent's choice to continue play from the current position or serve the ball.