When to whack...counting out loud...

[Mark Dexter]

Originally posted by ref18
But the shot clock doesn't have to start with the game clock. The shot clock starts when the team gains control, while the game clock starts when the ball is touched. Also the backcourt count starts when the team gains backcourt control.

Not in NCAA - on an inbounds pass, the shot clock is supposed to start when the ball touches a player or is touched inbounds.

Also, while it's possible to have a slight lag, most shot clocks are tied into the game clock so that when the game clock stops/starts, the shot clock stops/starts.