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Originally Posted by JRutledge
If they are screwing the shot clock up in college ball (mostly lower level college I am talking bout), you really think some snot nosed kid is going to get this right at the HS level? And there are a lot of directives or literature to make sure those rules are followed and they are often not followed by many that run that clock. I think HS would be a nightmare.
Peace
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As per Appendix 4 in the Official's Manual, page 85:
4.0.2 Selection of Scorer and Timer:
A. Adults: A high school student or one of last year's graduates will have the interest and enthusiasm but may lack poise, impartiality, and judgment.
B. Experience: Choose someone who has had some playing, coaching, or officiating experience.
C. Faculty: If faculty men or women are available for these jobs, they usually do the best work, although it is not a guarantee.
D. Reliable: Choose men or women who can and will be present at every home game. It may be an honor to act as scorer or timer, but it's not an honor that should be passed around with each game.
E. Good Judgment: Above all, choose someone with plenty of poise, good judgment, a sense of impartiality, and one who you are sure will be able to forget the score and concentrate instead on the job.
As the above states, "snot-nosed" kids do not belong at the table.
Concerning shot clock operation, those times I'm doing it, I feel like a bobble head, but that is because I am continually watching the ball. I only average about 2 requested resets a season due to missing something that I should not have. I realize I make mistakes, and I am willing to learn from those mistakes.
Shot clock is not that hard to do, just have to pay attention to the game closely and where the ball is (table wise).