Shot Clock

Question 1

No Reset: 9 rules

Answer 1

1. The ball is deflected or caused to be out of bounds by a defensive player
2. A player is injured or loses a contact lens
3. A charged or electronic-media time out has concluded
4. During team control as defined by Rule 4-8, a defensive player causes a held ball and the alternating-possession arrow favors the offense
5. After any double personal fouls, simultaneous personal fouls, or fouls with penalties of equal gravity when there is team control, unless the penalty for the foul results in a change of team control
6. After an inadvertent whistle when there is team control as defined in Rule 4-8 or following an unsuccessful try that does not strike the ring or flange and the alternating-possession arrow favors the shooting team
7. After any administrative technical foul(s) is assessed to the team in control of the ball, or to the team entitled to the ball before it is at the disposal of the thrower-in, or to the bench personnel or followers of that team
8. After a simultaneous held ball as described in Rule 6-4.2 occurs during a throw-in or after an unsuccessful try that does not contact the ring or flange and the alternating-possession arrow favors the shooting team
9. After the ball goes out of bounds and was last touched simultaneously by two opponents, both of whom are either inbounds or out of bounds, or when there is doubt as to who last touched the ball

NOTE: The offensive team, upon being awarded the ball for the throw-in, shall have the unexpired time on the shot clock to attempt a try

Question 2

Reset to 30: 10 rules

Answer 2

1. There is a change in team control
2. Team control is re-established in the backcourt after the team loses control of the ball

NOTE: The mere touching of the ball by an opponent does not start a new shot-clock period when the same team remains in control of the ball during loose-ball situations

3. A held ball or inadvertent whistle occurs and the alternating-possession arrow favors the defense or nonshooting team
4. A try for goal strikes the ring or flange and the non-shooting team is first to gain control of the ball
5. A single personal foul is committed by the defense/nonshooting team in the offense/shooting team’s backcourt
6. An administrative technical foul is assessed to the defensive team or when neither team is in control of the ball
7. A single player/substitute or bench technical foul, a single intentional foul, or a single disqualifying foul is committed
8. Fouls are committed by opposing players, and one of the fouls is intentional or disqualifying
9. A violation occurs, except as in Rules 2-11.6.a.1, 2-11.6.c.2, and 2-11.6.d.5
10. An inadvertent whistle occurs when there was no player or team control at the time of the whistle in the shooting team’s backcourt following a try that strikes the ring or flange and the alternating- possession arrow favors the shooting team

Question 3

Reset to 20 or the time remaining of the shot clock (whichever is greater): 2 rules

Answer 3

1. During team control, a single personal foul is committed by the defensive team in the offensive team’s frontcourt
2. An intentionally kicked- or fisted-ball violation is committed by the defense during team control or by the non-shooting team following an unsuccessful try that does not contact the ring or flange

NOTE: This rule applies only when the foul or violation occurs prior to a try for goal that hits the ring or flange

Question 4

Reset to 20: 5 rules

Answer 4

1. The shooting team is first to gain control of the ball in their frontcourt after an unsuccessful field-goal or free-throw attempt that contacts the ring or flange and remains live
2. A personal foul that is committed by the non-shooting team before the bonus is in effect in the shooting team’s frontcourt:

a. following an unsuccessful field-goal or free-throw attempt that contacts the ring or flange and remains live;

b. during an unsuccessful field-goal or free-throw attempt that does not contact the ring or flange, but is not committed against a player in the act of shooting or an airborne shooter; or

c. during a successful field-goal or free-throw attempt and until the ball becomes live but is not committed against a player in the act of shooting or an airborne shooter

NOTE: When the foul occurs in the backcourt, Rule 2-11.6.b.5 applies

3. The shooting team is awarded the ball for a throw-in after the ball goes out of bounds in its frontcourt following an unsuccessful field-goal or free-throw attempt that contacts the ring or flange and remains live
4. The shooting team is awarded the ball for a throw-in after a simultaneous held ball or inadvertent whistle in its frontcourt when the alternating-possession arrow favors the shooting team following an unsuccessful field-goal or free-throw attempt that contacts the ring or flange and remains live
5. The non-shooting team commits an intentionally kicked- or fisted-ball violation in the shooting team’s frontcourt following an unsuccessful field-goal or free-throw attempt that contacts the ring or flange and remains live

Question 5

A1 touches the ball that was thrown in by A2. The ball strikes the playing court and bounces until A3 gains control by dribbling. The shot-clock operator started the shot clock when A1 touched the ball

Answer 5

The operator was correct. When play is resumed by a throw-in, the game clock and shot clock shall be started when the ball is legally touched by or touches a player on the playing court.

AR 38 (Rule 2-11.5)

Question 6

A1 releases the ball on a try for goal and then B1 partially blocks the shot. The ball:

(1) Hits the ring or flange
(2) Goes through the basket
(3) Goes out of bounds

Answer 6

(1) and (2) The play is legal and the action shall continue.
(3) The official shall blow the whistle to stop play and the shot-clock operator shall stop but not reset the shot clock. On the ensuing throw-in by Team A, the game clock and shot clock shall start when the throw-in legally touches, or is touched by, any player on the playing court.

AR 39 (Rule 2-11.6.a.1)

Question 7

While A1 is dribbling the ball in their backcourt, A2 and B2, who are located near the free throw line in Team A’s frontcourt, foul each other and the official stops play for the fouls. The fouls committed by A2 and B2 are:

(1) Personal fouls
(2) Technical fouls.

Answer 7

In (1), A2 and B2 have committed a double foul. Play will resume at the point of interruption with a throw-in to Team A at the out-of-bounds spot nearest to where the ball was located when the official stopped play for the fouls. The shot clock shall not be reset. In (2), A2 and B2 have committed fouls of equal gravity. No free throws are awarded, and play shall resume at the point of interruption with a throw-in to Team A at the out-of-bounds spot nearest to where the ball was located when the official stopped play for the fouls. The shot clock shall not be reset.

AR 40 (Rule 2-11.6.a.5)

Question 8

Player B1 deflects A1’s pass toward the sideline. Player B2 chases the ball and while airborne and before landing out of bounds, throws the ball backward onto the playing court where it is recovered by Team A. The shot- clock operator resets the shot clock. Is the shot-clock operator correct?

Answer 8

Yes. The act of throwing the ball backwards and onto the court demonstrates team control by Team B; therefore, the shot clock is reset.

AR 41 (Rules 2-11.6.b.1 and 4-7.1)

Question 9

A1 attempts a try which strikes the ring or flange and is unsuccessful. The ball is batted multiple times by players of both teams. A2 secures the rebound in their team’s backcourt.

Answer 9

The shot clock is set to 30 seconds when the shooting team is first to control the ball in their backcourt.

AR 42 (Rule 2-11.6.b.2)

Question 10

A1 attempts a try which strikes the ring and is unsuccessful. The ball rebounds into Team A’s backcourt where (1) A2 or (2) B1 intentionally kicks or fists the ball

Answer 10

There is no team control when the violation occurs in both (1) and (2). In (1), Team B is awarded the ball for a throw-in at the out-of-bounds spot nearest to where the violation occurred. The shot clock is set to 30 seconds. In (2), Team A is awarded the ball at the out-of-bounds spot nearest to where the violation occurred. The shot clock is set to 30 seconds.

AR 44 (Rule 2-11.6.b.9)

Question 11

A1’s try is released and fails to hit the ring. Before any player can control the ball, (1) there is an inadvertent whistle or (2) A1 and B2 commit a double personal foul. There are 15 seconds on the shot clock.

Answer 11

There is no team control in either (1) or (2); play resumes using the alternating-possession procedure. In (1) and (2), when the arrow favors Team B, the shot clock resets to 30 seconds. When the alternating-possession arrow favors Team A, they will have the unexpired time on the shot clock (15 seconds).

AR 45 (Rules 2-11.6.a.6, 2-11.6.b.3 and 2-11.6.a.8)

Question 12

A1’s try hits the ring and is unsuccessful. Before any player can control the loose ball in Team A’s frontcourt, (1) there is an inadvertent whistle or (2) A1 and B2 commit a double personal foul.

Answer 12

There is no team control in either (1) or (2); play resumes using the alternating-possession procedure. In (1) and (2), when the arrow favors Team B, the shot clock resets to 30 seconds. When the alternating-possession arrow favors Team A, the shot clock resets to 20 seconds.

AR 46 (Rules 2-11.6.b.3 and and 2-11.6.d.4)

Question 13

While A1 is dribbling the ball in their frontcourt, B1 fouls A1. Team A is not in the bonus. The shot clock shows (1) 23 seconds or (2) 18 seconds.

Answer 13

In (1), the shot clock will remain at 23 seconds. In (2), the shot clock will be reset to 20 seconds because it shows less than 20 seconds.

AR 47 (Rule 2-11.6.c.1)

Question 14

While A1 is dribbling the ball in their team’s backcourt, B1 fouls A2 in Team A’s frontcourt. Team A is not in the bonus. The shot clock shows (1) 23 seconds or (2) 18 seconds.

Answer 14

In (1), the shot clock will remain at 23 seconds. In (2), the shot clock will be reset to 20 seconds because it shows less than 20 seconds.
Note: The determining factor is the location of the foul, not the location of the ball.

AR 48 (Rule 2-11.6.c.1)

Question 15

While A1 is dribbling the ball in their team’s backcourt, B1 fouls A1. Team A is not in the bonus. The shot clock shows (1) 23 seconds or (2) 18 seconds.

Answer 15

In both (1) and (2), the shot clock will be reset to 30 seconds because the foul was committed in Team A’s backcourt.

AR 49 (Rule 2-11.6.c.1)

Question 16

A1 is dribbling the ball in their team’s frontcourt when B1 knocks the ball away. While the ball is loose, B1 fouls A1. Team A is not in the bonus. The shot clock shows (1) 23 seconds or (2) 18 seconds.

Answer 16

Even though the ball is loose, Team A retains control of the ball when B1 knocked it away. In (1), the shot clock will remain at 23 seconds. In (2), the shot clock will be reset to 20 seconds because it shows less than 20 seconds.

AR 50 (Rules 2-11.6.c.1 and 4-8.3)

Question 17

A1’s try for goal fails to strike the ring or flange. While the ball is loose, B1 intentionally kicks the ball either in Team A’s frontcourt or backcourt. The shot clock shows (1) 23 seconds or (2) 18 seconds.

Answer 17

In (1), the shot clock will remain at 23 seconds. In (2), the shot clock will be reset to 20 seconds because it shows less than 20 seconds.
Note: When a try does not strike the ring or flange, the shot clock continues to run.

AR 51 (Rule 2-11.6.c.2)

Question 18

Team A inbounds the ball with 29.3 seconds remaining on the game clock. A1 attempts a try which strikes the ring or flange and is unsuccessful. A2 is first to control the rebound in their frontcourt with 24.7 seconds on the game clock.

Answer 18

The shot-clock operator shall set the shot clock to 20 seconds once A2 secures control of the ball.

AR 52 (Rule 2-11.6.d.1)

Question 19

A1 attempts a try which strikes the ring or flange and is unsuccessful. (1) A2 or (2) B1 is first to control the rebound in Team A’s frontcourt.

Answer 19

In (1), the shot clock is set to 20 seconds. In (2), the shot clock is set to 30 seconds.

AR 53 (Rules 2-11.6.d.1 and b.1)

Question 20

A1 attempts a try which strikes the ring or flange and is unsuccessful. Before team control is established:
(1) B1 bats the ball out of bounds;
(2) B1 fouls A2;
(3) B2 and A2 simultaneously control the ball and the alternating-possession arrow favors Team A; or
(4) B2 intentionally kicks or fists the ball.

In (1) through (4), the infraction occurs in the shooting team’s frontcourt

Answer 20

Since the shooting team will be first to control the ball after their unsuccessful try contacted the ring or flange, in (1), (2), (3), and (4), the shot clock will be set to 20 seconds.

AR 54 (Rules 2-11.6.d.2 through .5)

Question 21

B1 travels with 29.0 seconds left in the first quarter. Team A inbounds the ball and A1 shoots the ball. The shot hits the rim and A2 secures the rebound in their team’s frontcourt with 23.7 seconds on the game clock

Answer 21

The shot clock operator will reset the shot clock to 20 seconds, as there is more time on the game clock than in a shot-clock period.

AR 55 (Rules 2-11.6.d.2.a and 2-11.8)

Question 22

With the alternating-possession arrow favoring Team A and 20 seconds remaining on the shot clock, A1’s try for goal lodges between the backboard and the ring/flange

Answer 22

Team A shall be awarded possession for a throw-in and the shot clock shall be reset to 20 seconds.

AR 56 (Rule 2-11.6.d.4)

Question 23

There are 29.8 seconds left in the quarter when Team A inbounds the ball following a violation by Team B. Dribbler A1 is fouled by B1 with 24.3 seconds on the game clock. Team A (1) is not or (2) is in the bonus

Answer 23

In (1), the shot clock remains off. This is not a situation when the shot clock is reset to 20 seconds. When there would normally be two clocks running and this foul is committed in Team A’s backcourt, the shot clock would be set to 30 seconds; but because there is less time on the game clock than in the shot-clock period, the shot clock remains off; when there would normally be two clocks running and this foul is committed in Team A’s frontcourt, the shot clock would either be set to 20 seconds when there are 19 or less seconds remaining on the shot clock or would remain as is when there are 20 or more seconds on the shot clock.
In (2), the shot clock will remain off during the free throws, but when the last free throw is unsuccessful, if Team A is first to gain control of the ball in their frontcourt, or is first to be awarded the ball due to a personal foul or violation by Team B in Team A’s frontcourt, or simultaneous held ball or inadvertent whistle in Team A’s frontcourt, and the game clock shows more than 20 seconds, the shot clock will be set to 20 seconds.

AR 57 (Rules 2-11.8, 2-11.6.d.1, 2-11.6.d.2.a, 2-11.6.d.2.c, 2-11.6.d.3, .4, and .5)