Clock habits

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Originally Posted by Dan_ref

Subs. Confusion or concern on the part of the table people. If on the air to make sure we're good to go. That kind of stuff.

I may certainly be wrong here, but I think the original poster is asking about checking the clock when he stops play, not when he's ready to put the ball back in play.

I would certainly check the table for subs before putting the ball back in play, but my first look is never at the table when I'm stopping play. I usually get my shooter first, then get the clock. If there's no shot in the play, I will try to check the clock immediately.

Sometimes there's confusion about what's being called with a double whistle, and then sometimes I am more concerned with making sure I'm on the same page as my partner before I check the clock.