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					Originally Posted by  RookieDude
					 
				 
				When the ball touches a player. 
			
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 If the timer cannot clearly see the start clock signal, the clock starts as soon as an inbounds player has the ball.
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					Originally Posted by  Smitty
					 
				 
				When the official signals the timer to start the clock.     
			
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 Thankfully after free throw attempts, most of the time the timer can visually see the official signal fot the clock to start.