NCAA starting the clock...

[All_Heart]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

There is a new mechanic in this year's CCA Men's manual, stating that in end-of-half situations, it's recommended that the Trail chop time in addition to whichever official is administering the throw-in.

I saw that and was a little confused by it. Why would this be needed only in end-of-half situations? What is an end-of-half situtation (i.e. how much time left)?

This seems to say that Trail normally doesn't chop the clock if the ball is on the endline. I've also heard that it is optional for the trail to chop.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by All_Heart

Why would this be needed only in end-of-half situations?

That's a good question. But I don't know the answer.

What is an end-of-half situtation (i.e. how much time left)?

I would say inside the last minute.

This seems to say that Trail normally doesn't chop the clock if the ball is on the endline.

I would say that's correct. Normally, the Trail doesn't chop (on the Men's side).

I've also heard that it is optional for the trail to chop.

You mean all the time? I've not heard that.

[TRef21]

For NCAA men's when the ball is being inbounded and there is little time left in the period, The CCA manual said that "the trail official will also give the signal to start the clock. That will help the official timer as to when to start the game clock" (CCA Mens Manual, 25). In a two person, i know it's not in the book, but in pregame I will discuss this with my partner. If he is lead opposite table, or table side, as Trail do you want me to help with the chop of the clock? If they say yes I will help, if they say no than thats good to.

Tommy

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

You mean all the time? I've not heard that.

I've seen a few refs do it. Not sure that it's an approved mechanic, though.