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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
David, you need to read NFHS R6-S7, which defines when a live ball becomes dead and NFHS R5-S9-A4, which defines when the clock shall start. A1's throw-in cannot be negated because of the Timer's mistake. It is not a question of letting one action (the throw-in) happen, but not letting the other action (the clock starting) happen, because by rule the clock cannot start until the throw-in touches a player or is touched by a player on the court. A1's throw-in did happen and the clock was not supposed to start until the A2 caught the throw-in. An official cannot attempt to make both teams happy; he must do what is correct by rule. [/B]
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Mark, I've read both of those and they are not pertinent to this play. Now if you would just explain to me which rule it is that you used in order to "do what is correct by rule" then I would go along with your theory.
Until then, I still believe in the sense of fair play that you would have been better off either ending the game, or doing the play over.
Thanks
David