![]() The score that is indicated on the scoreboard is not official. So, it is important that you give your job all of your focus during the course of the game! There is no backup to revert to in case of an error on your part. The game clock is the official timing of the game. If a shot clock will be use in the game, there will be a separate person to operate it. Most of the time you will need to operate both the game clock and the scoreboard. In some instances, there will be a separate game official to operate the clock and another person (who is not a game official) to operate the scoreboard. It also means starting and stopping the clock on the signals from the referees, regardless of how it impacts your team’s chances of winning. ![]() ![]() That means not outwardly rooting for your team of interest. Since the official timer is a game official, you must be fair and impartial. You will be seated at the official scorer’s table. However, if you are the clock operator, you are considered a game official-just like the referees and the individual keeping the official scorebook. If you are attending a basketball game, you probably have a rooting interest for one of the teams. The reality is that the best clock operator is the one who nobody notices because everything goes “like clockwork.” (Bad pun intended □ ) Specific Responsibilities THANK YOU! The players can’t play without you! You might not be thanked the next time you operate the game clock at a basketball game, so we will do it now. We will cover it all for you so that the next time you are needed, you will be ready and able, if not willing.ġ) The specific responsibilities of the timerĢ) Keepign the clock for a select team game The ability to communicate with others.The ability to be impartial, honest, and admit mistakes.The ability to handle stressful situations.A basic understanding of the rules of basketball.A focus on the clock and the referee, at the expense of enjoying the game.Operating the clock at a basketball game is a very important (but thankless) job. ![]()
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