Out of bounds mechanics

[gr8fuldiver]

I sure appreciate your help. If I may, I'd like to get some clarification on your replies:

1. In question one, you answered since he was out of bounds, I simply wind the clock, then stop it if he has a first down....if he DOESN'T, do I simply wind the clock? I guess where I'm having my problem is thinking since someone is out of bounds, the clock should stop every time??

2. I'm guessing in question two, I would just stop the clock and let the white hat know he was stopped in bounds?

3. In your answer for three, what do I do if it is NOT a first down?

As I said, I know these might be "easy" questions, but I have received so many different answers, I'm just confused. Once again, my main thing is when do I stop the clock and when do I wind it? I always thought if he is out of bounds, I would ALWAYS stop the clock, even for a few seconds as the player(s) are not in the field of play.

Thanks buddy for all your help....be patient, I'm trying lol.

Paul