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Originally posted by mpeterson_1
It clearly states in FED 5-6 that a quarter ends when the signal sounds. However, if time expires and the horn mechanism for whatever reason is behind by a significant amount, can the officials end the quarter if they have definite knowledge that the time has expired? I brought this up in an association meeting once and the interpreter said that the officials can end the period if they are sure time has expired. What do you all think? I usually like to follow the rule book, but if time has expired and 10 seconds later the horn still has not sounded, I have a hard time continuing play.
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In such a case, the horn is obviously not working properly. Yes, you should end the quarter.
In a situation where the clock is stop be the timer, it displays 0:00, time has not expire. The ball should be put in play and when the clock starts, the horn should sound almost immediately. That's really what 5-6 is really addressing.