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Old Wed Dec 21, 2005, 12:19pm
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Quote:
Originally posted by ChuckElias
Of course you reset it. The shot clock is reset any time a try for goal strikes the rim. When the FT shooter releases his try, it either hits the rim or it doesn't. If it does, then you reset for striking the rim. If it doesn't, then you reset b/c the defense gets control.
Hmmmm...lessee...

Quote:
Art. 5. Start the timing device when a player in bounds legally touches
or is touched by the ball on a throw-in or when a team initially gains
possession from a jump ball, an unsuccessful try for goal or when possession
is gained of a loose ball after a jump ball or unsuccessful try for
goal.
You do not start the shot clock on a FT.

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Art. 6. Stop the timing device and reset it:
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d. When a try for goal strikes the ring or flange and then possession is gained by either team;
Wording here strongly implies the shot clock must be running in order to reset it when it hits...if not how else would you stop it AND reset it?

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