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Since I started it was always signal the pass incomplete, then stop the clock. Makes sense as the clock operator or your fellow official may not see the incomplete pass signal. Personally, as a referee, I tell my crew do not expect me to see anything downfield...use your signals.
On the start the clock, stop the clock. Years ago the start the clock signal was not an approved NFHS signal for indicating the ball was in-bounds. Then it became approved to indicate the ball was in-bounds versus out-of-bounds near the sideline. Well, if you think about it, if you signal the ball is in-bounds but it is a first down, the signals make sense. NFHS Officials Manual states two winds to keep the clock going. Not specific on stopping the clock but two sounds good unless the clock operator does not stop it.
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