Exploring timeout implementations in soccer

I'm considering whether IFAB trials time-limited stoppages. Futsal has timeouts, and US high school soccer does too, but it's not a rule in FIFA. I could discuss impacts like fairness, game flow, broadcasting concerns, and how these stoppages might affect game strategy.

I'll think about unintended consequences too, like time-wasting disguised as timeouts. Collina's comments might relate to VAR communication or player welfare, particularly concerning head injuries. Plus, I could suggest alternatives like stopping the clock in crucial moments or stricter enforcement of time rules.Evaluating the concept of timeouts in soccer

Currently, soccer rules don't allow for coach timeouts, only water breaks, VAR, and injury stoppages. Other sports like futsal, hockey, and basketball have timeouts, and IFAB is responsible for experimenting with rules.

The motivation might be tactical communication, mitigating high intensity, assessing head injuries, and reducing ambiguity about time-wasting. I could suggest that each team gets one timeout per half, used only during dead ball situations. However, there are risks, such as disrupting game flow and creating new incentives for time-wasting.

I'm curious what type of output you'd prefer from me!