shot clock
Basketball countdown device
A shot clock is a countdown timer in basketball and some other sports that limits how long a team can possess the ball before attempting a shot.
If the clock expires without a shot hitting the rim, possession goes to the opposing team.
The shot clock was down to three seconds when he launched a three-pointer.
The device was introduced to prevent stalling tactics and speed up play.
State of owning
- violationBreaking of rules
- turnoverSales volume or attrition
- buzzerElectric signaling device
- resetRestore to original state
NBA · offense · strategy · playmaking · urgency · pressure · half-court · backcourt
Backward enumeration to zero
- secondsTime units, or extras
- time limitMaximum duration permitted
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- expirationEnd of validity
interval · digital display · buzzer · reset button · operator · stadium · arena · scorers table
possession
State of owning
reset · NBA · offense · strategy · playmaking · urgency · pressure · half-court · backcourt · foul
countdown
Backward enumeration to zero
- secondsTime units, or extras
- time limitMaximum duration permitted
- deadlineTime limit for completion
expiration · interval · digital display · buzzer · reset button · operator · stadium · arena · scorers table · regulation
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- game timinghalftime, overtime, stoppage time, injury time, quarters
- timepieceswristwatch, pocket watch, stopwatch, watch, sundial
- time limitscountdown, time limit, timer, stopwatch, deadline
- Lacrosselacrosse stick, lacrosse ball, goal, goalie, attack
shot clockstalling
Intentional delay tactics
delay tactics · holding the ball · milking the clock · game clock · scoreboard
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