[Mike Goodwin]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Here's the third question that I got wrong on the IAABO Refresher Exam.

Note: It's IAABO mechanics.

#82 When the 15-second warning horn sounds prior to the start of the third quarter, the Umpire should check with the official scorer for readiness which includes confirming starting players for each team to start the second half.

My answer: #82 No.
IAABO answer: #82 Yes

Here’s the citation I used to answer.

IAABO Mechanics Manual Page 20: Basic Position and Coverage Responsibilities 20) End of First Half Procedure D) When the warning horn sounds 2) Umpire a) goes to the table b) checks with the scorer and timer for readiness c) relays the ball to the referee d) assumes the Lead position in the frontcourt

Nothing in the IAABO Mechanics Manual states that the Umpire and/or scorer/timer must confirm starting players for each team to start the second half.

Is there a NFHS mechanic that states that the Umpire and/or scorer/timer must confirm starting players for each team to start the second half?

I thoroughly screened the NFHS Manual; there is nothing regarding any interaction between the Umpire and the Scorer near the end of the halftime intermission. This one's all IAABO.