Coaches standing in box

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

It is a legitimate point that the shot clock operator needs to see the action in order to properly reset and start the device.

However, I'm having a hard time visualizing the table set up and the angle of view which would cause anyone standing in the team bench area to block the view of the table crew from more than a few feet of the playing court.

Consider what happens in the final few moments of close games when the entire bench jumps up to cheer about a play. I don't see this as anything more challenging to the shot clock operator, but I do note the difference in that the situation with an assistant coach isn't a legal action. So the point is that interference which shouldn't be occurring because the person isn't allowed to be in the way should be stopped.

The set-up in the secondary gym has the scorers' table right in the middle of the bleachers, with the personnel sitting 3 rows up, instead of separately from the bleachers. Both benches are right next to the scorers' table on the court. The coaches' box is located right next to the scorers' table as well. The shot clock controls are next to the visitors' bench (however that might get changed around if the AD agrees to it).

The 2 coaches were both approx. 6 ft. tall. The sideline in the secondary gym is only 3 ft. from the bleaches to the court boundary.