"Countdown" allowed or not?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Gargil

As long as we atre talking about the table workers being part of the officiating crew and have to remain neutral, can the person keeping the book for the visiting team assist his coach by answering questions regarding NFHS rules or give his teams coach advice?? If the table is part of the officiating crew most of the games I have seen they do not seem like they are aware of that.

The visitor's book is not really part of the crew, but they are afforded the courtesy of a spot at the table. My only real requirement is that they refrain from commenting about the officiating. I'd have no problem with rules answers or such things, nor even coaching advise. It could be the coach for the next level up.