NFHS Shot Clock Guidelines ...

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I will be attending the IAABO International Fall Seminar, September 29, 2021 through October 3, 2021, in Trumbull, Connecticut. The “Gang of Four” IAABO co-interpreters will be hosting a presentation on rule changes, editorial revisions, points of emphasis, and manual changes. I will be sure to bring up this shot clock mechanic and its conflict with the current ten second rule. Of course, as usual, it will only be an IAABO interpretation which obviously doesn't mean a hill of beans to most members of this Forum.

Gave them a heads up and got this response.

I don't believe we'll be addressing this b/c, as of now, the NFHS has not approved the shot clock as a "national" rule, but only by State Association Adoption. It'll be up to each state that chooses to use the shot clock to decide HOW they want to implement it. Totally agree with your question and your play scenario ... my "guess" is that states that choose to use the shot clock will use the mechanic that 10-seconds in the back court is based on the "touch" of the ball and the shot clock starting and NOT on "player/team" control on the court. This is just my opinion, as we have not discussed as a group.

Point to JRutledge. Can game, set, and match be next?

One thing that I don't want to do is to visually count with a shot clock going. It can only lead to problems with coaches, and fans.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

.. my "guess" is that states that choose to use the shot clock will use the mechanic that 10-seconds in the back court is based on the "touch" of the ball and the shot clock starting and NOT on "player/team" control on the court. This is just my opinion, as we have not discussed as a group.

Just got a followup email that said that they want me to mention this inconsistency during their presentation.

Do they know what their getting into?

They do have "secret handshake" connection to the NFHS, so maybe they can come up with an updated interpretation or confirmation over the next several weeks.

Lots of states are represented by IAABO. Some are already using a shot clock. Some may start to use a shot clock soon. Some may never use a shot clock. I guess that they feel that this is worth covering.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

They do have "secret handshake" connection to the NFHS, so maybe they can come up with an updated interpretation or confirmation over the next several weeks.

They've decided to use the secret handshake.

... will forward the information and question/scenario to the NFHS and ask for their interpretation/ruling.

I will update the Forum if I receive word of an update or confirmation.