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Originally posted by WAZebra
I have always started the clock when a non jumper touches it. Is it legally touched when a jumper taps it or when a non jumper touches it? The rule book states that the clock starts when the ball is legally touched. I consider this a rather embarassing question, but please tell me where I can find somewhere in my rule book, case book, simplified rules or officials manual a reference to when the clock should be started on a jump ball or when the official should chop the start the clock signal.
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You already found the reference-- the clock starts when the ball is legally touched. if the jumpers aren't excluded, they must be included in the definition of "legally touched". Don't be embarrassed to ask -- the only stupid questions are the ones by parents who want us to tell them that "those stupid refs should never have called that on their little Johnnie." Any sincere question from a real ref is always welcome.