When Does the Clock Stop in Out-of-Bounds Situations in the
In the game of basketball, the clock usually stops when a player goes out of bounds. But what happens when the player goes out of bounds in a situation where the clock would normally keep running?
Introduction
In football, the clock typically stops when the ball goes out of bounds, but there are a few situations in which it may continue to run. This can be confusing for fans and players alike, so let’s take a closer look at when the clock stops and starts in out-of-bounds situations.
When the ball carrier goes out of bounds, the clock will stop if it is still in the first half. If the ball carrier goes out of bounds in the second half, the clock will continue to run. However, if the ball carrier is pushed out of bounds by a defender, the clock will stop.
If a pass is thrown out of bounds, the clock will stop if it is still in the first half. If a pass is thrown out of bounds in the second half, the clock will continue to run. However, if the pass is caught by a receiver who then goes out of bounds, the clock will stop.
If a player goes out of bounds on his own accord (without being pushed), the clock will continue to run. However, if a player goes out of bounds and is then pushed by a defender, the clock will stop.
The Rule
The rule governing when the clock stops in out-of-bounds situations is fairly simple: the clock stops when the ball goes out of bounds, and it restart when the ball is touched by a player in bounds. That’s it! There are no other circumstances in which the clock stops or starts.
When the Clock Stops
There are a few different types of out-of-bounds situations in football. The first is when the ball carrier goes out of bounds. The second is when the ball goes out of bounds. The third is when an official blows his whistle and signals for a stoppage in play. In each of these situations, the clock typically stops.
Out-of-Bounds
Out-of-bounds situations are when the ball is not able to be played from where it lies. There are many different circumstances that can be classified as out of bounds, but the common factor is that the player is not able to play the ball as it lies. When this happens, the player has a few different options available to them, and the decision of which option to take is up to the player.
One option is to take a stroke and distance penalty. This means that the player takes a one stroke penalty and then must play their next shot from where their previous shot landed. This option is often used when the ball is in a difficult or impossible lie, such as in thick rough or in a water hazard.
Another option is to declare the ball unplayable and take a penalty of two strokes. The player then has the option of either taking their next shot from within two club lengths of where their previous shot landed OR they can go back to their last position and play their next shot from there. This option should only be used when there is no way for the player to reasonably play their next shot from where their ball lies.
The last option available to players when they find themselves in an out-of-bounds situation is to drop a ball behind the point where their previous shot crossed into out-of-bounds territory. The player then takes their next shot from there with no penalty strokes assessed.
No matter what option the player chooses when faced with an out-of-bounds situation, it is important that they make sure to fully understand all of the rules before making their decision. Otherwise, they risk incurring additional penalties that could end up costing them the game.
Dead Ball
The clock stops in a dead ball situation when:
– A touchdown is scored
– The ball carrier steps out of bounds
– A field goal is kicked
– A safety occurs
– A athlete is injured and play is stopped to attend to him/her
Time-Out
In basketball, a time-out is called when the game clock needs to be stopped for any reason. There are two types of time-outs: a team time-out and a media time-out. A team time-out can be called by either head coach or by any player on the court. Each team is allowed three 30-second time-outs per half, plus one additional time-out in overtime periods. A media time-out is called by the officials at predetermined times in each half, and lasts for two minutes.
Conclusion
The clock generally stops when a player goes out of bounds, but there are a few situations in which the clock does not stop. In the NFL, the clock does not stop if the team that is going out of bounds does so intentionally, or if the player who goes out of bounds touches an official before going out of bounds. In college football, the clock does not stop if the team that is out of bounds has thrown an incomplete pass, or if the player who goes out of bounds touches an official before going out of bounds.
