Running Clock Question

[Mark Padgett]

OK guys - please explain to me why, if (under these special rules) you're playing during a time when the clock stops for timeouts but runs during free throws, would you not start the clock when the timeout ends and the free throw starts? Why is this any different than starting the clock after a timeout when there's just an inbound? If you don't stop the clock during a free throw under those special rules - then the clock runs during a free throw - no exceptions.

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

OK guys - please explain to me why, if (under these special rules) you're playing during a time when the clock stops for timeouts but runs during free throws, would you not re-start the clock when the timeout ends and the free throw starts? I agree, though apparently in a minority. Why is this any different than starting the clock after a timeout when there's just an inbound? About 25 seconds between the time that the ball is put at the shooters disposal and the second free throw is either rebounded or an inbound occurs. If you don't stop the clock during a free throw under those special rules - then the clock runs during a free throw - no exceptions. You and I are in full agreement.

Since the state doesn't specify, it's open to interpretation, I guess. I do, however, know what my instructions to the table will be in this instance. I just wish I could get confirmation of the proper interpretation from more expert "table officials".

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Since the state doesn't specify, it's open to interpretation, I guess. I do, however, know what my instructions to the table will be in this instance. I just wish I could get confirmation of the proper interpretation from more expert "table officials".

Unfortunately, I've never doing a running clock game. However, in my opinion, I would start the clock when the free throw was being administered after the timeout was done.

My understanding of the running clock, is that it's only supposed to stop during a requested timeout, an official's timeout for CE, or between quarters.

[SCalScoreKeeper]

Had this exact debate with an official in our area at a GV december tourney my school hosts-

A is up by 39 points and is fouled while driving to the basket! A5 shoots the first free throw and makes it putting us into the "window".B calls timeout.Official in question instructs us to run the clock coming out of timeout. We run it knowing that doing so is incorrect by rule and an official coming in for the next slate of games tells us she was wrong.

I believe that the clock should start either on a make or rebound from the missed attempt.

Question for those who work in Mississippi-

Why would you stop clock for free throws in the final two minutes? Here is our rule-

1607. MERCY RULE
When at the conclusion of the third quarter, or any point thereafter, if there is a point differential of 40 or more points,a running clock shall be instituted for the remainder of the game, regardless of the score. This applies to all levels of play. (ApprovedMay 2004 Federated Council)

The only time that a running clock can be stopped is for an timeout on the floor!