Adjusting Clock to Remove Time Under 1 Second Remaining

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Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

The case book says that something needs to come off: In (c), the official may put the correct time on the clock, but must make some allowance for the touching by A1 – likely 10ths of a second, if displayed. The ball is put in play nearest to where it was located when the stoppage occurred to correct the timing mistake. A “do over” is not permitted in (c), since the throw-in had ended. (4-36; 5-10-1)

So, to leave it as is, is not acceptable.

Fair enough, but it seems like there should be a set standard for the time it takes to acquire possession at least.