[BillyMac]

Here in Connecticut, we use a shot clock for both boys, and girls, prep school games. These prep schools use a hybrid version of both NFHS and NCAA rules, although two prep school outside our area uase 100% NCAA rules.

IAABO—HIGH SCHOOL
SHOT CLOCK OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS
Prepared by the Visualization and Education Committee of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc.
PROCEDURES
�� Shot clock shall be used entire game . . . including any overtime periods
�� Shot clock duration for 30/35 seconds per State association
START SHOT CLOCK
�� Throw-In: When an in-bounds player legally touches or is touched by the ball
(Exception: Kicking ball)
�� Jump Ball: When a player gains CONTROL of ball
�� Missed Try: When a player gains CONTROL of ball
�� Missed Free Throw: When a player gains CONTROL of ball
�� Loose Ball: When a player gains CONTROL of ball
OFFICIALS’ SIGNALS
�� RESET: A whirling motion of a pointed index finger above head
�� VIOLATION: Official taps top of head with open palm
WHEN TO RESET
�� Floor violations (except kicking)
�� Intentionally kicked ball: reset as per league or State association
�� Ball hits ring on a try or tap (shot clock stops) reset when team control acquired
�� Opponent secures CONTROL of the ball
�� Personal foul
�� Try/tap fails to hit ring and is recovered by opponent
�� Held ball (if DEFENSIVE team has A/P arrow)
�� Technical foul
WHEN NOT TO RESET
�� Defensive team touches ball, but does NOT gain CONTROL
�� Defensive team causes ball to go out of bounds
�� Defensive team causes a HELD BALL, but OFFENSIVE team has A/P arrow
�� Blocked tries/taps recovered by the OFFENSIVE team
�� Try/tap fails to hit ring and is recovered by OFFENSIVE team
�� Held ball during a throw-in and OFFENSIVE team has A/P arrow
�� Time-out is granted
�� Game is stopped due to injury or loss of glasses/contact lens
�� Game is stopped due to blood rule
�� Any shot at WRONG basket
ABSOLUTES
�� Participate with pregame meeting with referee
�� Be attentive, accurate and maintain focus during entire game, avoid distractions
�� Maintain eye contact with the official responsible for putting ball in play
�� Maintain an appearance of impartiality throughout the game
Rev. 9/2007