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Originally Posted by Freddy
Question debated today at camp: "By rule, can an official consult the timer or scorer for input regarding whether a last second shot was released before the horn?"
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Ergo, it seems clear that the referee's final decision regarding a last second shot may consider information gained by asking the timer. Anything I'm missing in the rulebook on this issue?
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What does the rules book say?
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Originally Posted by JetMetFan
All three things you posted answer the question: only if the official(s) doesn't/don't hear the horn or the horn/LED light/red light doesn't trigger. Other than that it's on us.
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Yep, that's correct.
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Originally Posted by Freddy
The definitive answer I was looking for is Rule 2-13.
Not that I'd recommend it. But it is allowed.
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But again, don't forget what JetMet posted. For NFHS rules, consulting the table crew is ONLY to be done in the specific case of a timing device malfunction or the official's not being able to see/hear the signal. The officials can't just go ask the timer/scorer for extra help.
That's what 2-13 clearly says.
"If the red/LED light fails to illuminate and the timer’s signal fails to sound, or is not recognized by the officials,.."