Starting the clock

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by ma_ref

As I understand it, they don't aid in starting the clock...they do start the clock (at least in NCAA). Lead is responsible only for the 5 second count to make sure the ball is inbounded. Trail is the sole person responsible for chopping in time. Could be worth a quick pre-game conversation with the timer to maek sure they know this...

That is not my understanding.

[jevaque]

In Georgia, the trail always chops in the clock and the lead just counts the 5 seconds. This is that same in NCAA-W. I believe in other states the lead will still chop the time in the front court.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by jevaque

In Georgia, the trail always chops in the clock and the lead just counts the 5 seconds. This is that same in NCAA-W.

Not true for NCAA-W. Both the L and the T chop in the time.

[jevaque]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Not true for NCAA-W. Both the L and the T chop in the time.

correct

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Not true for NCAA-W. Both the L and the T chop in the time.

What happens if they both don't chop at the same time?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

What happens if they both don't chop at the same time?

Give the timer some of your meds.

[dbking]

NCAA W Trails chops the clock on all throw ins made by lead. Lead should not be chopping the clock as well.

NCAA M Lead will administer throw in from sideline below the FT line extended. Trail will chop that clock.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by dbking

NCAA W Trails chops the clock on all throw ins made by lead. Lead should not be chopping the clock as well.

CCA 3.2.2A.3 (Lead on a throw-in): Use the counting hand to chop in time when the ball is touched by any player on the court.

[derwil]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

What happens if they both don't chop at the same time?

The timer never notices because he's doing whatever the heck he wants to....

Unfortunate but true in most HS games in this area.

[dahoopref]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

That is not my understanding.

From the 2007-08 CCA Men's Basketball Officiating Manual

Pg. 22

1.3 Inbounding the Ball

"The lead official will bounce the ball to the player and remained focused on the throw-in until the ball has been released onto the playing court. The trail official will still have the count and chop the start of clock when the ball is touched by a player on the court. The center official will focus on the off-ball coverage and extend coverage until ball is in play."