Heading: Shot clock operator: Duties

"Stopped and reset to 14 seconds, with 14 seconds visible, when:

• The same team that previously had control of the ball is awarded a frontcourt throw-in and 13 seconds or less are displayed on the shot clock:

  • As the result of a foul or violation (not for the ball having gone out-of-bounds).

  • The game being stopped because of an action not connected with the team in control of the ball.

  • The game being stopped because of an action not connected with either team, unless the opponents would be placed at a disadvantage.

• The team that previously did not have the control of the ball shall be awarded a frontcourt throw-in as a result of a:

  • Personal foul or violation (including for the ball having gone out-of-bounds),

  • Jump ball situation.

• A team shall be awarded a throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, opposite the scorer’s table, as a result of an unsportsmanlike or disqualifying foul.

• After the ball has touched the ring on an unsuccessful shot for a goal (including when the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard), an unsuccessful last free throw or on a pass, if the team which regains control of the ball is the same team that was in control of the ball before the ball touched the ring.

• The game clock shows 2:00 minutes or less in the fourth quarter or in each overtime following a time-out taken by the team that is entitled to the possession of the ball from its backcourt and the head coach decides that the game shall be resumed with a throw-in for the team from the throw-in line in the team’s frontcourt and 14 seconds or more are displayed on the shot clock at the time when the game clock was stopped."