Clock didn't start on a last Second Shot

[deecee]

Originally Posted by Dad

All my statements were based off 4.6 seconds.

This is kinda cute.

I meant 4.6. After the first stoppage I would inform both teams to play to the whistle. I'm not going to risk 3 stoppages of play to remove 1 second at a time. 3.6 seconds is a lot of time, but then again it isn't and to stop and remove more time after we just addressed this is not fair to the team with the ball (assuming they are on offense and are behind).

[Dad]

Originally Posted by deecee

I meant 4.6. After the first stoppage I would inform both teams to play to the whistle. I'm not going to risk 3 stoppages of play to remove 1 second at a time. 3.6 seconds is a lot of time, but then again it isn't and to stop and remove more time after we just addressed this is not fair to the team with the ball (assuming they are on offense and are behind).

Informing both teams to play the whistle and not the horn completely changes the scenario, and could very well be a good option.

Though, if I'm this worried my clock is incompetent, I'm finding someone who can press a button when I chop.

[deecee]

Originally Posted by Dad

Informing both teams to play the whistle and not the horn completely changes the scenario, and could very well be a good option.

Though, if I'm this worried my clock is incompetent, I'm finding someone who can press a button when I chop.

I agree, but by this point in the game that's to late.

[Dad]

Originally Posted by deecee

I agree, but by this point in the game that's to late.

OP said they talked to the table numerous times. Sounds like the clock wasn't started on time most plays. I just don't think you should get this far with the same person operating the clock.

If for whatever reason you are stuck with that clock, then yes going off the whistle is fine if both teams know what's going on. My original response was to just winging it and blowing your whistle, saying the game is over, and having the offense player screaming he has two more seconds to make a move.