Table Instructions

[Sharpshooternes]

I have thought about making a quick simple little form to hand to the scorers before the game, especially to the new guys to help things run a little more smoothly and help to remedy some of the problems you run into. It was going to be my summer project during the off season, but since you brought it up...
Feel free to add to or comment if you would like. I want to keep it very short and have plain language so that it is easy to understand and takes less than 5 minutes to read.

Book:
Official book must remain at the table during the entire game and may not be taken by either team at any time.
After the 10 minute mark before the start of the game and after the officials check the book. No changes may be made unless the officials are notified.
At the end of each period, verify that both books and scoreboard match in regards to time outs left, score, fouls, and possession arrow.

Clock:
Clock Starts when an official "chops" with their hand (or when the ball touches a player on the court.)

Alternating possession arrow:
Change the arrow only after the throw in for a held ball is completed.

Substitutions:
Subs may enter on any dead ball and the clock is stopped. Wait to sound the horn until after we finish reporting a foul. If there are free throws, subs can't enter until just before the last free throw.
Subs may NOT enter after the 15 second warning during time outs and between quarters. Keep them at the table.
If a player needs to be replaced for blood, injury, 5 fouls ejection etc., they will have 20 seconds. Time it like a timeout with a horn at 15 seconds left and then at 0.

Timeouts:
Inform us when either team has used its last time out OR they use an extra timeout.

Notify us when there are 6 fouls. If you don't do it when we report the sixth, just let us know next time we pass the table. Sound the horn and let us know when a team has 7 fouls (bonus), 10 fouls (double bonus), 5th player foul, second technical foul, second direct or 3rd indirect foul to head coach.

If you have a problem or question, wait until there is a dead ball or when the offending team has control of the ball. Do not wait any longer than that.

[bob jenkins]

If the table is new, I prefer to be told at 6 fouls (instead of 7) so we're sure (or at least more likely) to get the shooter.

[SCalScoreKeeper]

Its been a habit of mine to warn on 6 and 9 for years.I will say that in my games if I have a coach who I know is notorious for not checking subs in I will remind them to make sure the subs check in before the first horn on a timeout.

[Sharpshooternes]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

If the table is new, I prefer to be told at 6 fouls (instead of 7) so we're sure (or at least more likely) to get the shooter.

Bob, I am having a hard time putting that into words simply. The problem is, I don't want them sounding the horn at 6 fouls. If they could just do it informally, that would be great.

How would you word it?

[Sharpshooternes]

Originally Posted by SCalScoreKeeper

Its been a habit of mine to warn on 6 and 9 for years.I will say that in my games if I have a coach who I know is notorious for not checking subs in I will remind them to make sure the subs check in before the first horn on a timeout.

Wish your habits came standard with all scorekeepers. Unfortunately they don't.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes

Bob, I am having a hard time putting that into words simply. The problem is, I don't want them sounding the horn at 6 fouls. If they could just do it informally, that would be great.

How would you word it?

Tell me after we get to 6 fouls. If you don't do it when I report, then just tell me the next time I run by the table

[SCalScoreKeeper]

My checklist-

A.Get rosters for the next game at halftime of the previous game.If handling JV Girls get rosters and starters prior to the start of timed warm-up.

B.Remind both coaches to have their kids check in prior to first horn on timeouts!

C.Roster exchange with visiting scorekeeper.

D.Introduce myself to my colleagues on the floor.

E.Use the restroom!

My warning is usually worded this way-Bonus/Double Bonus on the next (name of reporting official for #6/#9)