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Originally posted by oldtimewomen's hoopcoach
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I think neither women's nor men's officials use the timing system. I have not seen it personally, and the conference is not listed on the PTS Web site as a user of the system. -
The refs have plenty to do already. My thinking is that theoretically a sideline timekeeper should not have any trouble doing that one, single, focused activity. It is not rocket science. The question is are these folks sufficiently trained, focused on their task and unbiased. Of course, I have wondered that about the game officials at times also.
I suppose whenever you have human beings in the equation the chance of error is in play.Comment
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When they blow the whistle, the clock stops - nothing extra is required. When they start the clock, they are already giving a signal to the timekeeper, so I am not sure the degree of difficulty is changed much by starting the time using the device on their hip. But I have wondered why give the signal at all? I need to notice what all goes on with the clock-starting process of those who use it. Yes, it is not rocket science, but I suppose the idea is to put the clock management into the hands of unbiased professionals.Originally posted by 1972Shocker View Post
The next time ADES strides up my aisle, I may try to ask about the use of the system.Comment
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Well if all it takes is blowing the whistle to start and stop the clock than it would seem like a no brainer if it is 1) dependable and 2) affordable. You still may need a timekeeper on hand as a backup if the auto-system is not working and to make adjustments occassionally when the game clock or shot clocks need to be reset.Comment
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