Dreamhack Gives CS:GO Coaches New Timeout Rules

DreamHack has just made an announcement which looks to shake things up in their upcoming event. This will be done by upgrading the allotted time given to coaches to speak with their team from the usual four 30 second timeouts. CS:GO has never seen such an idea. 

To be exact, DreamHack looks to add coach dialogue in the 20 second freeze time before each round and after each half for 30 seconds. Some could call this game-changing. Coaches may now guide their team so much more accurately throug each round, making sure they maintain composure, make the right plays and work as a team. It's safe to say that coaches will have a much more inclusive role in future DreamHack events; that is, if the rule stays in place. 

Valve might have something to say against this, however. Actually, DreamHack are running the risk of prvoking their funding from Valve, especially for $1 million majors. Below is what Valve had to say in a statement this month last year:

“Third party events can use whatever rules they want but if you want to align your events with ours then we recommend using this coaching rule.”

Following that, the likes of PGL and ELEAGUE were sure to step in line and stay there. 

Perhaps DreamHack could convince Valve to carry out this change across al events. If one thinks about it, team sports such as basketball and football always have a coach or manager shouting orders and tips from the sidelines.

The only thing that's for certain is that DreamHack Masters Malmo will be a refreshing event pushing a new idea forward between August 30th and September 3rd.