(Un)Correctable Error & Shot Clock Use ?

[BayStateRef]

Mass. uses the shot clock at all levels...and it works just fine, even with student table crews. I've seen every kind of "problem" -- from one display not working, displays showing only parts of the number (so you can't tell if it's a 7 or a 1), the default reset being set (by error) to :15; even a clock operator who was drunk. But these are no more of a problem than any other I have to deal with...and certainly no reason to be wary of adding a shot clock to your state.

Mass. adopted the NCAA shot clock rules...which require there shall be a shot clock. There is no discretion in that. You can use any resource (the rule requires an alternate timing device be available) including a stop watch, the game clock, etc. You also can (and should) remove any table personnel who is not competent to perform the job. But you cannot turn off the clock...no more than you can decide that a layup is not 2 points because it is so close to the basket.