3-Man mechanics question
 

I'm new to 3-Man officiating. I have worked a handful of games with 3-man, but have never been instructed until this year. Our association is in the process of instruction and implimentation of this. My question is this one. Which official is in charge of the time clock, (C) or (Trail), with less than a minute, or seconds left on the clock.

The official who is opposite of the table has the last second shot; so it could be either.

Is that what you're asking?

All officials are in charge of the time clock at all times of the game.

If you are asking who has the last second shot, then that is the opposite table official who is either the Center or Trail if you are using the common mechanics. Your state, area or association might have another way to do this. As I said before, all officials need to take responsibility for the clock because only the one with the last second shot might not be aware that clock did not start properly and you need to take action.

Peace

If you're in a gym or association that says they are using the NCAA-W's college mechanics, then it would be the C official who has the last second shot.