Running Clock being proposed in WIAA Executive Assembly

[BLydic]

Pennsylvania's mercy rule kicks in at 40 points anytime in the 2nd half. The clock remains running, until the game is over, regardless of the point differential. The only time the clock stops is for an injury, a time-out or after an official reports a foul requiring free throws.

If you're down by 40, everyone wants the game over as soon as possible. This helps.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BLydic

If you're down by 40, everyone wants the game over as soon as possible.

Everyone except the reserves sitting down at the very end of the bench. Depending on which side of the scorer's table we were seated at, I played either the left bench, or the right bench, position. I had that position nailed down. Almost literally.

[JeffRobinson]

In Minnesota the mercy rule is only in the last 9 minutes of second half, ahead by 35 or more. It reverts to regular timing when the defecit is under 30.

[Red_Killian]

Originally Posted by JeffRobinson

In Minnesota the mercy rule is only in the last 9 minutes of second half, ahead by 35 or more. It reverts to regular timing when the defecit is under 30.

We've had it for 2-3 years and I've had 2-4 games out of 30-35 games per year when it has been used. I have not heard any negative comments from ADs, coaches or players. All officials I've worked with are pro-mercy rule.

[SCalScoreKeeper]

California also uses the mercy 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.

The clock only stops for officials and team timeouts!