Shot Clock Flashcards
What does ‘S’ in the shot-clock operator acronym stand for?
Start shot clock:
Start the clock when an inbounds player legally touches the ball after a throw-in, when a team gains initial control after a jump ball or missed goal, or when there is a change in team control.
What does ‘T’ in the shot-clock operator acronym stand for?
Turn off shot clock:
Turn off the shot clock if the game clock shows less time remaining than a shot-clock period.
What does ‘A’ in the shot-clock operator acronym stand for?
Alternate timing device ready:
Have an alternate timing device ready in case of shot-clock failure.
What does ‘R’ mean when resetting the shot clock?
Reset to 30 seconds:
Reset to 30 seconds after a change in team control or when team control is reestablished in the backcourt after a loss of control.
When do you reset the shot clock to 20 seconds or greater?
Reset to 20 seconds or greater:
When the offensive team retains control after a defensive violation or foul in the frontcourt.
What does ‘H’ in the shot-clock operator acronym stand for?
Horn:
Sound the horn at the expiration of the shot clock, but play continues unless stopped by an official.
What are the conditions for starting the shot clock?
Start the shot clock when:
An inbounds player touches the ball after a throw-in, a team gains control after a jump ball or unsuccessful try, or control changes between teams.
What are the conditions for resetting the shot clock?
Reset the shot clock to 30 seconds after a change in team control or to 20 seconds under specific conditions.
These conditions include a defensive foul in the frontcourt before bonus, a defensive violation with team control, or the offensive team retaining control after a defensive deflection.
What should you do at the expiration of the shot clock?
Sound the horn:
Ensure that play only stops when the official acknowledges the horn.
