An Experiment

[Adam]

Originally Posted by chseagle

As stated by the shot clock instructions

The ball is legally touched by a player inbounds.

His point is that the backcourt count starts at a different time than the shot clock.

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

His point is that the backcourt count starts at a different time than the shot clock.

Yep - the 10 second count doesn't start until team control is established.

[refiator]

I love doing this test when training new officials. Have them all line up, close their eyes, and begin the 10 second count. It is amazing to see the differences...and you are right. The majority take 15-20 seconds.

[chseagle]

Snaq, I was seeing the meaning.

Unfortunately how many coaches see it the same way as officials?

Most coaches think 10-secs. off the clock in the BC=Violation.

I seen a couple of situations like that last year where the shot clock went from 35 to 25 & no FC status with the coach requesting a violation be called.

Generally I've noticed there's about 1-2 sec. difference between the clock & the official's count.

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

His point is that the backcourt count starts at a different time than the shot clock.