Using the Table Crew

[Mike Burns]

Originally posted by gsf23
During the TO one of the officials (two whistle crew) came over to the table and asked me and the bookeeper to pay attention during the last shot because they may come to us if it is close and they can't decide if it was before the buzzer or not.

I would hope that the table is paying attention so that the clock would be started correctly, ie; at the officials signal, but the responsibility of making this call belongs to the trail in two whistle. If I am the trail, I'm making this call immediately and decisively.

Originally posted by gsf23
I know that the table is part of the officiating team but I was just wondering if any other officials out there have told the table this before or even used the table in a situation like that or any other situation, like forgetting who a foul was on or who is shooting.

The table crew is a valuable part of the officiating crew. I would check with the table on timeouts remaining, players 5th foul, bonus situations, etc..