The scoreboard clock shall be the official game clock and shall be operated under the control of the timer. If there is no scoreboard clock, then either the head official or the timer, at the head official’s discretion, will keep the official game clock.

Time starts at an official’s hand signal, and time stops at an official’s double whistle or hand signal.

The clock shall be stopped after every goal and not restarted until either: (1) the ensuing pull is released or (2) the disc is brought to the appropriate spot on the field if an offside infraction occurred.

The clock shall not stop for fouls, stalls, or when the disc is out of bounds, unless there are 60 seconds or less remaining in any quarter or overtime period. Officials may use their discretion to stop the clock if there is a need to discuss a call.

If the clock shows 00:00.0 and the disc is in the air, the play shall continue until the result of the throw is determined. No subsequent throw shall be permitted, regardless of the existence of a pivot foot. The period or game will end when the disc touches the ground or is caught.