Stop the clock when you have to "spit"!!!
In our local high school league, we have a mercy rule that works like this:
Regular time applies to the 1st half no matter what the score is.
Starting in the second half, once the score differential reaches 35 points or more, then the running time rules apply. If the score differential drops below 35 points at any time during the second period, then regular time will apply again until the 35 point difference is reached again.
When the clock is running at this time, we only stop the clock when we have to spit!
S = stop the clock for a score
P = stop the clock to administer penalties
I = stop the clock for injuries
T = stop the clock for a time-out
Otherwise the clock will run.
This is our mercy rule for Hawaii.
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Mike Simonds
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