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I'd count ten seconds (even though there's less than 10 seconds left in game) just to be consistent and for possible timing issues.
One other thing, I'd get a little closer to the ball when coming up the floor. I feel it's best to only be a step or two behind the ball coming up the court. |
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When I am trail and the clock has less than 10 seconds showing, I count but I use the "wrist flick" instead of the "full arm" count.
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What's more accurate, counting in case the clock doesn't start or looking at the clock to make sure it has started?
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Player on two knees and lifts one knee and now only on one knee and stays that way while trying to pass - violation?
Always count! |
Agree on the arms hanging by your side - does not look very athletic. Also agree on the "safe" signal.
Having a 10 second count when there is less than 10 seconds on the clock is asinine. If the clock doesn't start, you can address that issue on it's own -- but there is no reason to count when there is no way that you can have a violation! With 4.5 seconds on the clock, having a 10-second backcourt count makes you look stupid. Finally, you can't see what happens with the player to get him on the floor. However, it looks like he is still dribbling and picks up the ball and passes it to another player before getting up = not a travel. If you go to the floor (with a knee) or get up from the floor while holding the ball, it is a travel. |
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If you know the clock is running, what possible purpose can there be for counting? |
Speeding up plays
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So was the basket good at the buzzer? Never saw a signal one way or the other. By the way, I commend you for putting yourself through this scrutiny by everyone here and all the comments are, I'm sure, meant in a positive vein. |
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Not me. If I'm going to take time off the clock or possibly even declare the end of a quarter in such a situation, I want my count to show up on video. That way everyone can see it. |
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ps, i'll edit together a highlight reel of the few moments in the game that I was lookin' good! |
My association wants a count, regardless of time left on the game clock - the "on-tape" issue is, I believe, the main reason. That, and they're sticklers about the NFHS Officials' Manual - and it doesn't say to do it only when there are more than 10 seconds left on the game clock.
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