Rookie runniung the scoreboard

ToolinFool · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 05, 2005, 05:34pm

Greetings,
I have volunteered to run the scoreboard for my local high school BB games, both boys and girls. I have some experience with basketball having been a youth league coach but high school basketball is new to me. I would like any info on the guidelines for scorekeeping. Specifically, running the clocks both shot and main. I know that there are a lot of books that cover high school bb rules for officials but what about scorekeepers? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Glen

Back In The Saddle · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 05, 2005, 05:51pm

http://www.nfhs.org/scriptcontent/va...OOT&NewsImage=

In the box/window/square on the right is a link to a .PDF file describing the duties of timers and scorekeepers. It does not, however, cover the shot clock.

ToolinFool · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 05, 2005, 06:04pm

Thanks for the quick reply I make a copy of this and start reading it asap. Glen

rainmaker · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 05, 2005, 09:00pm

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Originally posted by ToolinFool
Thanks for the quick reply I make a copy of this and start reading it asap. Glen

And then come back here and ask questions, as situations arise. We had a guy who did score for a D1 school that posted here a lot. He has graduated now, and doesn't come around any more. A scorekeeper would be a welcome addition!

My number one tip would be to pay attention. Keep your head in the game. Don't think about anything else. Once you've mastered that skill, everything else will fall into place.

Jimgolf · #5 (**permalink**) Tue Dec 06, 2005, 10:26am

One tip I've found useful is if you have the type of scoreboard control panel that has an LED display on the panel, set it back to show the running time after entering a score or a foul or possession. Usally by default they show the last function you used. By showing the time, you don't have to keep looking up at the clock to ensure you've re-started it. This will help you keep focused on the game action.

mick · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Dec 06, 2005, 10:57am

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Originally posted by ToolinFool
Greetings,
I have volunteered to run the scoreboard for my local high school BB games, both boys and girls. I have some experience with basketball having been a youth league coach but high school basketball is new to me. I would like any info on the guidelines for scorekeeping. Specifically, running the clocks both shot and main. I know that there are a lot of books that cover high school bb rules for officials but what about scorekeepers? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Glen

Glen,
Welcome to the forum.
Advice? ...Get another person to operate the shot clock.
mick