Scoreboard bonus light timing

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Originally Posted by dfscott

First time poster here.

I run the scoreboard for our local youth league and I'm confused about something. Should the bonus light on the scoreboard be illuminated when the 7th foul is reported to the table, or does it turn on after the ball goes live following the 6th foul? I know it's a fine point, but since I'm also in charge of training folks on the board, I want to make sure we do it right.

I've tried to watch for it at the college games I attend, but I always get caught up in the game and forget to check.

When I worked the scoreboard for my local tournaments, over 20 years ago, I would change the number to 6, and light the bonus light as soon as the throw-in or free-throw was live.

I would also signal to the crew that "the next one is bonus".

Edit: Just read the rest. OP, you clearly think outside the box and know how "it all works". Keep it up and please do train as many as you can! The on-court officials will appreciate not having to worry about your table crews.