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					Originally Posted by SNIPERBBB  To be simple, it really ought to be when the clock would start had there not been this rule, ie once the ball is touched after a missed try or after touched on the throwin after a made basket. | 
	
 Given the purpose of the mercy rule, I suggest starting it when the ball is put back in play....when becomes live on the FT.