Help From The Table ...

[BillyMac]

There appears to be rules support for seeking help from table officials for the location of the ball in relation to: a) the time; b) a foul being committed prior to, or after, the time expiring; and c) correcting a time/clock issue (definite information).

Is there any specific rules citation, casebook play, or other specific interpretation, for additional help, for example, whether, or not, a try hit a wire above the rim on a try; or whether, or not, a try went through the basket, for example, on a player fouled in the act of shooting?

[deecee]

Isn't someone at the table a 3rd or 4th official (depending on 2 or 3 man games)?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by deecee

Isn't someone at the table a 3rd or 4th official (depending on 2 or 3 man games)?

Rules citation for help in addition to the help that I've already described, please?

[deecee]

SECTION 1 GAME AND TABLE OFFICIALS
ART. 1 . . .
The official’s uniform shall be a black-and-white striped shirt, black
pants, entirely black shoes and socks.
ART. 2 . . .
The game officials shall be a referee and an umpire or a referee and
two umpires who shall be assisted by an official timer and scorer.
ART. 3 . . .
The scorer and timer shall be located at the scorer’s and timer’s
table on the side of the court. It is recommended that the official scorer and timer
be seated next to each other.

-- 2.1.2 - This should have you covered Billy.

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by deecee

SECTION 1 GAME AND TABLE OFFICIALS
ART. 1 . . .
The official’s uniform shall be a black-and-white striped shirt, black
pants, entirely black shoes and socks.
ART. 2 . . .
The game officials shall be a referee and an umpire or a referee and
two umpires who shall be assisted by an official timer and scorer.
ART. 3 . . .
The scorer and timer shall be located at the scorer’s and timer’s
table on the side of the court. It is recommended that the official scorer and timer
be seated next to each other.

-- 2.1.2 - This should have you covered Billy.

Case Book 5.10.1 D ". . . The timer ands scorer and the other official(s) can be used by the referee to gain definite knowledge.)

Officials Manual 2.3.6 Last-Second Shot:
E. Final Decision: The Referee will make the final decision in case of disagreement or if it is necessary to consult the timer. The timer should only be consulted on a last-second tap or try when the red/LED light fails to illuminate aned or the timer's signal is not heard.

Also, see Rule Book 2-13 Timers' Equipment

[BillyMac]

Keep in mind that I'm looking at situations like whether, or not, a try hit a wire above the rim on a try; or whether, or not, a try went through the basket, for example, on a player fouled in the act of shooting?

[just another ref]

It appeared that this was the first step in the ejection gone wrong game last night. End of the first quarter, visitors looking for the last shot. For some reason the horn did not sound when the clock hit zeros. From where I sat, it was not even close the shot was released significantly after the zeros, and another couple of seconds passed before the horn sounded. There was confusion. The officials huddled, and apparently had nothing. The R came over and consulted the table, after which he (correctly I think) waved off the shot. The coach took exception. There was a considerable discussion, at the end of which the coach bumped the R with her clipboard while making a wild gesture.