California too is a shot clock state at all levels and we very rarely have any issues.Usually the operators here are quick enough to catch their own mistakes if they make any.Only time I've ever had an issue with the shot clock was one time when we were the visiting school and the home school's shot clocks didn't work even after a visit from an electrician.The host school used an egg timer and we counted down possessions in intervals of 5.My question-does the backup device have to be visible to the officials on the floor so they can ensure its proper operation?
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