Whao Has the Final Say?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by bigdog5142

I don't know if this is "by the book" or not, but practically, the official that is opposite the clock should probably have the responsibility in 3 man. It's always the trail in two man (unless the school only has one clock in one wall, then it could be the lead). If you're opposite, you have the widest angle to see the clock and the play.

Where the clock is located is irrelavant. We don't watch the clock, we listen for the horn. Your eyes can't, at the same time, focus on the clock at 70'-120' away and the play 10-20' away....such that you can see the shooter's hand/ball and also have a reasonable look at the defense. It takes a moment for your eyes to re-focus between objects at such differing distances. In most cases, the best angle to cover the play will not be the same angle need to also watch the clock. That's why we have a horn. Trust your ears and get in the right spot to cover the play.