NFHS Shot Clock Guidelines ...

[ilyazhito]

MD and DC both use a 30-second shot clock. MD still has a visible 10-second count, but DC uses a non-visible count based on the shot clock. DC and MD have used a 30/15 shot clock, with a 15-second reset for a kicked or fisted ball in the frontcourt. Perhaps they might change it to 20 before this season, but I'll have to wait for any announcements to make sure. Many gyms have shot clocks on the walls, and portable shot clocks are common in DC, but newer gyms tend to have shot clocks that are recessed and mounted on the backboards. I have to make sure where the shot clocks are when I walk in a new gym, just to get used to it, but I'm able to pick out where they are and accurately identify issues, based on a pre-game inspection of the facility, so it's not a big deal.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by ilyazhito

... portable shot clocks ...

Probably the least expensive way for some schools in states that want to get on board the shot clock train.

Especially in "secondary" gyms (what we used to call the "girl's gym" back when I was in high school in the politically incorrect late 60's and early 70's).

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by ilyazhito

MD and DC both use a 30-second shot clock. MD still has a visible 10-second count ...

Sorry, late to the party.

ilyazhito:

In Maryland, when does one, by rule, start the ten second visual count, touch, or control?

If control, do coaches and fans react negatively to differences between shot clock numbers and ten second counts (if they exist)?

[ilyazhito]

In MD, the 10-second count starts on control, because it is a visible count. I would prefer that it be non-visible and on the touch, but it is the way it is (unless MPSSAA decides to change the rule).

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by ilyazhito

In MD, the 10-second count starts on control, because it is a visible count. I would prefer that it be non-visible and on the touch, but it is the way it is (unless MPSSAA decides to change the rule).

Originally Posted by BillyMac

If control, do coaches and fans react negatively to differences between shot clock numbers and ten second counts (if they exist)?

Most fans and coaches probably aren't cognizant enough to know the reason for the difference, and could get upset when their team's archrival isn't whistled for a ten second violation at 25 seconds on the shot clock.