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Originally posted by 4 Sport Official
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BTW, I knew that at least portions of Nevada do not use the shot clock, because I officiate in Northern California, and sometimes near the border, so occasionally I am working a game with a visiting team from Nevada that seems shocked that we use a shot clock.
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Yes, it seems that only a handful of states do use a shot clock. What shocks me is that you guys do all your games with 2-man crews.
Also, I occasionally have games with California teams (tomorrow night I have Napa and Lassen) as Nevada is a very popular tournament site due to the parents desire to gamble. I make a point of telling these teams that since there is no shot clock here, there will be a 10-second count in the backcourt and that, unlike California rules, they can be called for a 5-second violation in the frontcourt while dribbling. This always draws looks of astonishment from the players and coaches.
I think that it is smart to know the rules of your neighboring states/areas so that you are aware of potential problems/misunderstandings that could occur with visiting teams.