Timer fails to the start clock.....

[deecee]

did an AAU tourney this weekend and the timer had been tough one as s/he had to do both clock and book by herself. So in all instances where it was little time and last second offense I kept count. I told the players before inbounds you have 8 seconds dont go by the clock. Once it paid off -- 8 seconds and inbounds backcourt endline -- clock started when I was on 4 count -- and offense was is a groove and I didnt want to stop play to break their momentum. The got off a very nice shot with about 2 left on my count missed and time ran out. Visiting coach said theres still 2 seconds i said clock started late and I had count.