Why hasn't anyone mentioned the fact that many referees couldn't handle the addition duties associated with a shot clock. Clock operators and scorekeepers make mistakes, but so do referees.
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Re: Mr. DeNucci:
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Shot clock at the HS level makes the rich richer. I vote no. |
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The shot clock operator's duties are much more complex and are more often the cause of any problems. True, the officials should know when the operator has made an error; and they often don't recognize the error at the HS level. But that doesn't make it their error. |
Shot clock in NYC CHSAA has been a good addition, but many shot clocks (or possibly their operators) have had issues.
Nonetheless, while most high school teams shoot way before even 20 seconds has passed, there is an occasional possession where the 35-second clock comes into play and creates some additional drama. |
Shot Clock- California
I work those lower games where my shot clock operator is 14 years old. It is just another skill set that you develop. Basically a quick glance and you know if everything is cool. Not alot of problems. Also maybe 1/2 actual violations a game, Including girls frosh. So I like it but then again I never reffed the other way.
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Mark: I hear you. Three years ago in Idaho at our large division girls championship state final, we had a stall game with something like an 8-5 score! The winning coach was quoted as saying he knew he could not beat the opponent without stalling. It's been a sore spot for us Idaho guys. I truly appreciate your thoughts. It's causing me to think.
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