BASKETBALL

Rule 5 / Scoring and Timing Regulations61
Section 12. Timing Mistakes and Malfunctions
The following articles pertain to mistakes and malfunctions in games played
without a replay/television equipment. For timing mistakes and malfunctions in
games with replay/television equipment, see Rule 11-1.
Art. 1. When an obvious timing mistake has occurred because of the failure to
start or stop the game clock properly, the mistake shall be corrected by the referee.
After the mistake of either failing to start or stop the game clock, such a mistake
shall be corrected:
a. During the first dead ball and before the ball is touched inbounds or out of
bounds by a player other than a thrower-in.
b. When the clock should have been continuously running, the mistake shall
be corrected before the second live ball is touched inbounds or out of
bounds by a player other than a thrower-in.
No timing mistake correction shall be carried over from one half or extra period to
another. Such a mistake shall be corrected before the start of intermission.
Art. 2. When the referee blows the whistle to signal for the game clock to be
stopped and has definite knowledge that time has elapsed before the game clock
stopped, the referee shall instruct the official timer to put the correct time on the
game clock.
Art. 3. The officials shall make the final decision when there is doubt as to
whether a score was made within the shot-clock period or whether a try for goal
contacted the ring or flange.
Art. 4. When an obvious mistake by the shot-clock operator has occurred
in failing to start, stop, set or reset the shot clock or when a shot clock has
malfunctioned, the mistake or the malfunctioning problem may be corrected in
the shot-clock period in which it occurred only when the official has definite
information relative to the mistake or malfunctioning problem and the time
involved. When a timing mistake or malfunctioning problem occurs that gives
a team more time than that team is entitled to, any activity after the mistake or
malfunctioning problem has been committed and until it has been rectified shall
be canceled, excluding any flagrant foul or technical foul.
Art. 5. When the game clock has malfunctioned, the problem shall be corrected
in the half or extra period in which it occurred when the officials have knowledge
of the problem.
Section 13. Timeouts
Art. 1. A timeout is a designated allocation of time, varying in length and defined
in Rule 5-14, that causes a stoppage in the game.
Art. 2. The electronic-media timeout format consists of a series of timeouts
provided to a team to ensure designated time allotments for advertising segments.
Section 14. Timeouts Granted and Charged
Art. 1. A timeout shall be granted and charged after a player or head coach makes
a visual or oral request in .a through .c or the conditions in .d and .e exist:
a. When a player of that team is in control of the ball (this includes throw-ins
and free throws) (Exception: Rule 5-15.1.c.).
b. When the ball is at the disposal of the player; or