For newbies - clock start?

[jTheUmp]

On a jump ball to start the game, do you chop the clock when the ball is first touched by one of the jumpers, or do you wait until it's touched by a non-jumper?

Touched by a non-jumper, I think. I'm not 100% sure though.

Also, on a missed free throw that hits the floor, do you start the clock then or wait until it's touched by a player.

Touched by a player.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

Touched by a non-jumper, I think. I'm not 100% sure though.

Look at 5-9-2.

[Upward ref]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Look at 5-9-2.

thanks rich, we can add throw ins as well (5-9-4) although the wording is slightly different . right? start the clock when the :
jump ball - is first touched legally
missed free throw - is first touched ( if ball is to remain live )
throw -in - first touched legally , or the ball touches a player

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Upward ref

thanks rich, we can add throw ins as well (5-9-4) although the wording is slightly different . right? start the clock when the :
jump ball - is first touched
missed free throw - is first touched ( if ball is to remain live )
throw -in - first touched legally , or the ball touches a player

"Legally" is important on the jump, though. If A1 catches the jump, it's touched, but not legally, and the clock doesn't start (it's a violation).

[StripesOhio]

Clock starts when the ball is touched by a jumper.

Clock starts after a free-throw when legally touched by a player on the floor.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by StripesOhio

Clock starts after a free-throw when legally touched by a player on the floor.

The player could be in the air.

[StripesOhio]

Originally Posted by mbyron

The player could be in the air.

On the floor is defined as a player on the playing court (whether standing or in the air).

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by StripesOhio

Clock starts after a free-throw when legally touched by a player on the floor.

I hope you mean the player could be standing on the floor.