Chop or Not?
 

Could someone point me to the thread with the discussion on whether or not to chop the ten second count in backcourt with less than ten seconds on the clock?

Don't have the reference, but personally I count the 10 second count ALL of the time for a couple of reasons:

1) Good habit
2) If the clock doesn't start or malfunctions, you now have what qualifies as definite knowledge of how much time should be left.

Read some of the posts in this thread. I used to say signal, however, after reading Brad's post #24, I think I have change my mind. What Bob, Brad and others are saying is that you can still count in you head, just in case there happens to be a timing issue.

http://forum.officiating.com/showthread.php?t=40833

I always count unless I'm working women's. Like it was said before. It is a good habit.

I do not count, there can not be a violation. Then imo you should keep a count. You can keep a silent count if you want to have check on the time. But usally it's easier to glance at the clock to see it starts properly. And with that few seconds left, it probably won't stop until the qtr is over anyway

I count, and had a situation last year that made me glad I did. I'm T, 5 seconds left in the first quarter as A1 brings the ball up. clock never starts. My count hits 5 and I blow the quarter dead.

If the clock had started, I'd have stopped my count.

Keeping the count visual helps with credibility, and nothing more.