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Originally posted by blindzebra
Once again, 5-9-1 is the rule that STARTS the clock. 5-9-2, 3 and 4 are when that SIGNAL is to be given.
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I have to disagree - 2, 3, and 4 start the clock, 1 refers to giving a signal.
Art. 1 states that the clock "shall be started when the official signals time-in." If that takes precedent over 2, 3, and 4, we have two problems.
(1) A1 is awarded 2 free throws, and the C signals the clock to start when the ball is bounced to A1 before the first shot. If article 1 takes precedent (over art. 3 in this case), then the clock should run, and both the center official and the timer are correct in having the clock run (as the clock, by rule, should start when the official says it should start).
(2) The syntax of the rule also provides a problem. If article 1 has precedent, then the timer (if the official neglects) can start the clock "as per rule." If articles 2-4 only refer to the signal, then the only rule for starting the clock is article 1 - and the only way to start the clock as per rule is on the official's signal - which was never given - so the clock can't run.