Timer's mistake at end of the game

[Mark Dexter]

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Originally posted by doghead on 03-19-2000 09:43 AM
The next day, my brother-in-law watched the videotape of the game with a stop watch. The shot was released at 4.2 seconds (and it definitely was a 3-point basket).

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With your 4.2 second "count", you need to take a few things into account.

(1) The tape may not have been played back at exactly the same speed as it was recorded. That's why the officials need to look at a clock displayed on the videotape with a review.

(2) Let's say the timer did start the clock. 2/10 of a second is a very good reaction time to stop the clock (.2 after the whistle). Assuming the timer was watching the ref's hand, you need to factor in at least 2/10 for the ref to signal, and 2/10 more to push the button to start the clock. This is all "built in" to the 8:00 for each quarter, and is inside the limits.