What is one situation when an offensive conference is NOT charged?

An offensive conference is not charged when time is granted for an obviously injured player because the primary concern in that situation is player safety. The rules prioritize the well-being of players, and when an injury is evident, it becomes necessary to pause the game to assess the condition of the injured player. This is considered a legitimate interruption to the game, and thus does not count as an official conference, which is typically documented for strategic discussions that may influence the outcome of the game.

In contrast, other scenarios presented are typical occasions where offensive conferences would be counted, as they involve strategic discussions or time-outs that affect gameplay. For example, a coach meeting with a pitcher or conversing with a batter between pitches involves tactics and game strategy, which is why those situations would count against the team's conference limit. Additionally, a player requesting a time-out could also lead to strategic discussions, thus falling under the category where a conference would be charged.