Timing Regulations Flashcards
Playing Time
How long are the halves of the game and how long is the half time?
- 2 x 12 minute halfs
- 2-minute half-time
Game Clock
When does the clock run during the game?
The games clock will continue running for the entire period of the game, except during the final 2 minutes of each half.
The clock will stop for any and all stoppages in play.
40 Seconds
When does the 40 second clock start and re-start?
- When touched by a player on court following a throw in from out of bounds
- Re-started whenever a team gains posession of the ball on the playing court
The mere touching of the ball by an opponent does not start a new 40 second period if the other team remains in posession of the ball.
40 Second Clock
What happens to the 40 second clock in the following scenario:
An official blows his whistle for a defensive foul or violation
The 40 second clock is stopped and reset to 40 seconds.
40 Seconds
When is the 40 second clock stopped and not reset to 40 seconds?
(4 scenarios)
When the same team that previously had posession of the ball is awarded a throw-in as a result of:
* A ball having gone out of bounds
* A player of the same team requesting a timeout (injury, equipment)
* A held ball situation where the team regains posession
* An offensive foul where the team retains posession
40 Seconds
When is the 40 second clock stopped and reset to 15 seconds?
When a team in posession of a live ball requests, and is awarded, a timeout and the time remaining on the 40 second clock is less than 15 seconds.
Time-out
How many time-outs are allowed during a match?
Teams get 2 x 30 second time-outs per game.
Timeouts can be called during a stoppage or by a player during live play
Time-out
When can a 60 second time-out be called?
Only the coach or assistant coach may request a sixty second time-out.
A time-out requested by a coach will only be granted when the ball is dead.
The coach may make his request to the timekeeper at any time; the timekeeper will relay the request to a Referee at the next stoppage in play following the request.
Time-out
When can a 30 second time-out be called?
A time-out requested by a player when the ball is live will be granted only if the player making the request, or a teammate of that player, has possession of the ball.
The ball must not be in contact with the court or with a player from the opposing team.
If the ball becomes live and is intentionally placed on the floor by the Referee to begin the inbound process, the team in possession of the ball may request a time out.
Time-out
How does the referee signal a time-out?
When the Referee accepts a request for a time-out, he shall blow his whistle, signal that a time-out has been called, and indicate the team that has requested the time-out.
This information shall be inscribed on the score sheet.
Time-out
When are warning whistles blown for time-outs?
If the full time-out is taken, a warning shall be sounded after 20 seconds for a 30 second time-out and 50 seconds for a 60 second time out to indicate that teams should return to the court and prepare to resume play, i.e. 10 seconds remaining.
When the time-out has expired, play shall resume with a throw-in.
Referee Time-out
Give three examples.
When can a Referee call time-out?
(5 scenarios)
- If a situation occurs which places any person in danger, the Referee shall stop play immediately.
- If a player is injured, the Referee shall stop play immediately.
- If there is a problem with the table officials or their equipment that affects the operation of the game clock, the Referee shall stop play immediately.
- If there is a problem with the table officials or their equipment that does not affect the operation of the game clock, the Referee shall stop play at the next stoppage in play.
- If a correctable error situation occurs, (Article 42) the Referee shall stop play as soon as he is aware of the error
1, 3, 4: The stoppage shall last as long as is required to resolve the situation.
2: If the injury is minor and the player can be treated and return to play within one minute, he may do so. If the injured player cannot return to play within one minute, a time-out must be requested, or another player must be substituted.
Equipment Time-out
a. How long is an equipment time-out?
b. What happens if the issue cannot be resolved in this time?
a. When an equipment time-out is granted, the affected player has one minute to resolve the problem.
b. If the problem cannot be resolved in one minute, a time-out must be requested, or another player must be substituted.
Equipment Time-outs
When will the Referee grant a stoppage in play in the following scenario:
An equipment problem is placing anyone in danger
If the equipment problem is placing anyone in danger, the Referee shall stop play immediately.
Equipment Time-outs
When will the Referee grant a stoppage in play in the following scenario:
There is no danger and the player is mobile
If there is no danger and the player is mobile, the Referee shall stop play at the next stoppage in play.
Equipment Time-outs
When will the Referee grant a stoppage in play in the following scenario:
There is no danger, the player is immobile, and the offensive team is not in a scoring position
If there is no danger, the player is immobile, and the offensive team is not in a scoring position, the Referee shall stop play immediately.
Equipment Time-outs
When will the Referee grant a stoppage in play in the following scenario:
There is no danger, the player is immobile, and the offensive team is in a scoring position
If there is no danger, the player is immobile, and the offensive team is in a scoring position, the Referee shall stop the play as soon as the current scoring opportunity has ended.
Fallen Player
When will the Referee stop play in the following scenario:
The offensive team is not in a scoring position
If the offensive team is not in a scoring position, the Referee shall stop play immediately.
If more than one minute is required for the fallen player to be ready to resume play, a time-out must be requested, or another player must be substituted.
Fallen Player
When will the Referee stop play in the following scenario:
A fallen player is in danger or is injured
If the fallen player is in danger or is injured, the Referee shall stop play immediately.
If more than one minute is required for the fallen player to be ready to resume play, a time-out must be requested, or another player must be substituted.
Fallen Player
When will the Referee grant a stoppage in play for:
The fallen player is in a position that interferes with the play
If the fallen player is in a position that interferes with the play, the Referee shall stop play immediately.
If more than one minute is required for the fallen player to be ready to resume play, a time-out must be requested, or another player must be substituted.
Fallen Player
When will the Referee grant a stoppage in play for:
The offensive team is in a scoring position, there is no danger or injury, and the fallen player is not in a position that interferes with play
If the offensive team is in a scoring position, there is no danger or injury, and the fallen player is not in a position that interferes with the play, Referee shall stop the play as soon as the current scoring opportunity has ended.
If more than one minute is required for the fallen player to be ready to resume play, a time-out must be requested, or another player must be substituted.
The game is stopped because of an action connected with the team not in posession of the ball.
What happens to the 40 second clock?
The 40 second clock is stopped and reset to 40 seconds.
Equipment Time-Out
When shall the Referee stop play in the following scenario:
An equipment problem is placing someone in danger
If the equipment problem is placing anyone in danger, the Referee shall stop play immediately.
Equipment Time-Out
When shall the Referee stop play in the following scenario:
There is no danger and the player is mobile
If there is no danger and the player is mobile, the Referee shall stop play at the next stoppage in play.
