clock situation in AAU game

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by 112448

But for my edification let's say (as you've stated in your last sentence), the timer started the clock a full second later, maybe i was at 1 on my count by now, -- not sure b/c of clock location i was not in position to see it -- and you KNOW you've reached a count of 10...how do you handle that situation?

Then you should do exactly what Dan suggested. If the clock hasn't ticked off at least ten seconds, don't call the violation until it has, unless you're sure there has been a timing error.

Normally, it shouldn't take a timer a full second to start the clock. It could definitely take a full second to stop the clock. If 9.7 ticked off and you didn't start your count until A had possession, then it's likely the timer didn't start the clock for several seconds after he should have.

I think it's safe to say that your count probably isn't too fast. It's almost impossible to count too fast without dislocating an elbow or shoulder.