"Countdown" allowed or not?

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by chseagle

Concerning countdowns, the past couple of games I've done as shot clock operator in the main gym, it was at the officials' request that the countdown be done under 10-sec. on shot clock. This is done in case the shot clock buzzer goes off for shot clock violations so the timer can buzz as the shot clock buzzer isn't heard that clearly when the crowd is boisterous.

However, the only ones I hear doing the regular clock countdown are fans, coach(es), or teammates.

But you are talking about the shot clock operator counting it down for the timer, not so everyone on the court can hear.

Two totally different animals.