Pointing Mechanic

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

It is a holdover from the initial implementation of the shot clock. It is simply an indication to the shot clock operator to reset and prepare to start a new shot clock period for the ensuing possession.

Officials used to do this on steals too.

I see this done in college and the NBA on a regular basis. Are you sure it is a holdover? If so, why do many officials do it? I can't see so many high level officials doing a mechanic that is unnecessary.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by seanwestref

I see this done in college and the NBA on a regular basis. Are you sure it is a holdover? If so, why do many officials do it? I can't see so many high level officials doing a mechanic that is unnecessary.

Because 1. They've been officiating a long time. Or 2. They learned under guys who have been doing it a long time.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Adam

Because 1. They've been officiating a long time. Or 2. They learned under guys who have been doing it a long time.

Or because (insert big name here) does it and I want people to think I am just as good as (insert big name) and now it's a habit.

They might not have enough money to buy 2 seperate jackets? If they are still doing HS games they must not get many college games and not have the extra money??? Jackets are expensive!

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by big jake

They might not have enough money to buy 2 seperate jackets? If they are still doing HS games they must not get many college games and not have the extra money??? Jackets are expensive!

If you're doing college games you have money for a jacket.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by big jake

They might not have enough money to buy 2 seperate jackets? If they are still doing HS games they must not get many college games and not have the extra money??? Jackets are expensive!

Oh baloney. Go ask Curtis, he'll tell you why that's wrong.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by big jake

They might not have enough money to buy 2 seperate jackets? If they are still doing HS games they must not get many college games and not have the extra money??? Jackets are expensive!

I've never worked one HS varsity game where the cost of a jacket is more than the game fee.

Some officials are the cheapest people I know. It costs money to be an official.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Rich

I've never worked one HS varsity game where the cost of a jacket is more than the game fee.

Some officials are the cheapest people I know. It costs money to be an official.

Bingo, incredible, some guys have same pants from 10 years ago or shoes going on 5, 6 years And a few of them still do varsity.

[APG]

Originally Posted by big jake

They might not have enough money to buy 2 seperate jackets? If they are still doing HS games they must not get many college games and not have the extra money??? Jackets are expensive!

This...doesn't even make sense

[oakgrove1]

This may be off topic but why do they hv the "visible count" in basketball??

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by oakgrove1

This may be off topic but why do they hv the "visible count" in basketball??

What makes you think they don't?

[oakgrove1]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Or because (insert big name here) does it and I want people to think I am just as good as (insert big name) and now it's a habit.

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

What makes you think they don't?

I'm just asking what's the purpose of it??? I'm new here haha

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by oakgrove1

I'm just asking what's the purpose of it??? I'm new here haha

Misread your question. Visible count is to provide information to coaches and players.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by oakgrove1

This may be off topic but why do they hv the "visible count" in basketball??

The visible count is so that coaches and players can tell we actually have a count going when w should, and so that they can know if they need to do something - such as call a timeout, start a dribble or end a dribble, among a number of other things.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by oakgrove1

This may be off topic but why do they hv the "visible count" in basketball??

To show that someone is closely guarded. After 5 seconds, it will be a violation.

HS and NCAAM: Within 6; holding or dribbling (must be 5 consectutive seconds of one of these -- the count starts over if a player goes from one to the other); front court only.

NCAAW: Within 3', holding only; anywhere on the court.