[mick]

Originally posted by RookieDude
We had a good discussion last night at our Association meeting.
A question came up about when to start the clock after a free throw.
Some of the Veterans said to "chop" it in when the ball hits the floor...(When the free throw ends) Some of the "Rookies" said that per the Rule book it is the same as a throw-in, wait untill the ball touches or is touched by a player on the floor.
We read the exact wording from the rule book but had different interpretations.
When does the clock start after a free throw?

RD
(I'm with the Rookies...start it when the ball touches or is touched by a player on the floor.)

RD,
Starting the Shot Clock depends on the sitch:

NCAA 2-13-5 Start the timing device

when a player inbounds 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 a goal or a loose ball.

I am willing to believe this, too, is then intent of HS Shot clocks.

mick