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I worked a State Final this year (my first) at The University Of Maryland Comcast Center and they had us use the precision timing devices. This is the device that stops the clock automatically when the whistle blows and starts with the official touching the button on the belt pack. I hope we all go to this someday. They had a back-up timer at the table in case the officials didn't do what they were supposed to but the systen works great. Also, when I was a coach before I saw the light and became an official, I had to operate the clock at our school's girl's games. Once you've done it, you have a whole new appreciation for those at the table every night. I only wish school's would get away from just picking anyone to run the clock and at least try to look for conscientious individuals and not just a student with nothing better to do.
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