Question

List four duties of a scorer.

Mention any three duties of the scorer in a basketball match.

Answer 1

The duties of a scorer are:

1. The scorer shall keep a record of the names and number of players who are to start the game and of all substitutes who enter the game.
2. The scorer shall keep a chronological running summary of the points scored, he shall record the field goals made and free throws made or missed.
3. He shall record the timeouts charged to each team, and shall notify the coach through an official when he has taken a second timeout in each half or has no more time-out (s) left in a half or extra period.
4. He shall also indicate the number of fouls committed by each player by raising, in a manner visible to both coaches, and by using the numbered markers as provided.