Houston We Have A Problem!

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

If you want to fight this battle, it's up to you. Don't be surprised, though, if you get shot down and/or replaced. It's not worth it.

Also, the rule says the scorer is "responsible" for the possession arrow. It doesn't say he has to be the one who physically controls it. IMO, he's "responsible" for it just as the HC is "responsible" for the conduct of his bench personnel.

My advice: relax.

True, they are supposed to keep track of the AP via the scorebook, however in my case, that isn't even happening.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, for the V games, the scorer does actually physically control it.

Though, isn't there a bit of an argument there about who is to be physically in control of the AP? In "Instructions to & Duties of the scorer for basketball games" states under equipment:

"Scorebook, pencils, possession arrow & signaling device with sound different from that of the timer. The scorebook must be available for inspection at the table from 10 minutes prior to game time until the referee has approved the final score."

Under During the course of the game, it states:

"1. The nonofficial scorers should check each entry with the official scorebook.
2. The scorers should:
a. Announce to each other & record the total running score.
b. Announce the name & number of the player who scores.
c. Verify the scoreboard score.
d. Compare the summary of individual scores with the total running score at the end of each half.
e. Exchange the name & number of the player committing a foul & indicate the total fouls charged to the player.
f. Be responsible for the alternating-possession arrow.
g. Record warnings reported by an official.
3. In case of controversy, the record of the official scorebook is
accepted unless the referee has knowledge which permits him or her to rule otherwise."