Pick a time
- 24Basketball, reset 14
- 14Reset time
- 30College, reset 20
- 35High school
- 123x3
- 25Korfball
- 28Water polo, reset 18
- 10Short drills
Want the clock on a TV and the buttons on your phone? Use a laptop or TV as a shot clock.
How to use the 24 second timer
Pick a time above. The clock opens with that time on the screen.
- Start and pause with the big button, or with the space bar on a laptop.
- Reset to the full time with the first reset button (R on a keyboard), or to the second time with the other one (B).
- Add or take off a second with +1 and −1 (the up and down arrow keys).
- Full screen with the Full screen button, so players can read it from the court.
Why 24 and 14?
Under FIBA and NBA rules a team has 24 seconds to get a shot to the rim. After an offensive rebound off the rim the clock goes back to 14, not 24. Other sports and levels use other times: see shot clock rules by sport.
Questions
How do I set a 24 second timer?
Tap 24 seconds on this page. The timer opens with 24 seconds and a 14 second reset. Press Start or the space bar.
Can I change it to 30 or 35 seconds?
Yes. Pick 30 or 35 above, or open Settings in the timer and type any time you need.
Does the timer make a sound at zero?
Yes, a buzzer sounds at zero. Browsers only play sound after you have tapped the page once, so press a button first.
More
- Shot clock rules by sport: how many seconds in each sport.
- Shot clock comparison: hardware, apps and online scoreboards side by side.
- Shot clock drills: five ways to use the clock at practice.