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Originally posted by Refneck
I understand your point. But, based on what the rule says, we did not have "definite information relative to the time involved". The ball crossed half court so fast, the T's ten second count hardly ever began.
In hindsight, probably the best way to have handled it would be for the T to immediately blow the whistle upon noticing the clock never started. It would have stopped the play in the middle, but it would have avoided any "do-over" scenario beacuse the play would never have happened.
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Mr. Refneck,
Obviously you have taken the first step to getting better, you came here and asked and seem to care about getting it right. Actually, I don't know you, so obviously you might be a great official already. However, forget this nonsense about stopping the play in the middle because the clock didn't start. You were obviously aware of the 4.2 seconds, or so it seems. Forget the rule (how bout that Rut) and do the right thing. If you don't know, Chuck's guess is about as good as any. But, more importantly, learn from this and next time KNOW! If you are shooting free throws in a close game with little time left you should communicate with your partner(s) AND the scoretable. I don't care who or how good they are, a friendly "i got the chop" with a wink is just good game management. And keep your own count either visibly or in your head. Not an easy thing to do when you feel you have so many other's to master, but, as anyone can tell you, the last minute of the game screwup will linger forever in their minds. Whereas, a missed travel at the four minute mark will be easily forgotten. Learn to heighten your awareness and energy at different intervals during the game and especially for that last push at the end. Sounds like pretty good advice, I think I can use some of it myself. Made a dumb foul call today late in the game, I'll be sore at myself for awhile over that one. Good luck.