How to Set Up the Attack Time (24s / 14s / 12s) on Your STRAMATEL Basketball Controller

How to change the attack time 14 seconds or 24 seconds?

Setting up attack time on your Stramatel desk is a crucial step in complying with official basketball regulations. Whether you are organizing a traditional match or a 3x3 basketball competition, mastering the transition between 24-second and 14-second counts will allow you to optimize your sporting events.


Step-by-step guide to changing the count

Changing the attack time on your Stramatel controller follows a simple and intuitive procedure. Here are the detailed steps to set up your equipment:

  1. Step 1:  Connect the controller to the main Stramatel controller using the 5 pîn cable supplied
  2. Step 2: Turn on the controller by Holding down the green button. This action activates the entire system and prepares the control interface.
  3. Step 3: Launch and control the count;  Press the green button to start your 24-second countdown. Press it again to pause, The red button immediately hides and stops timing when necessary. Pressing the red button again will make the timer reappear on the displays paused. The green button re-launch the count down.
  4. Step 4: Adjust the rebound possession to the programmed duration (14s by deafult)  using button 3. or Button 4 for new possession. The yellow button offers the possibility to restart your count from the moment it is pressed, ensuring perfect continuity in the game.


Understand attack times in basketball

Sports timing in basketball follows specific rules depending on the type of competition. Official regulations impose a 24-second count for traditional basketball, while 3x3 basketball uses a 12-second system. This fundamental difference requires flexible and reliable timing equipment such as Stramatel solutions.

Stramatel timing desks are designed to adapt quickly to both configurations. This versatility allows event organizers to switch between formats without technical complications.

Activation of 12 seconds mode for 3x3 basketball

Switching to 12 seconds mode is an advanced feature of your Stramatel equipment. This configuration is especially useful for 3x3 basketball competitions that are gaining popularity.

To enable this specific mode, at start up, when "Stramatel" appears,  hold down the green button longer. This activates the built-in shortcut that enables the programming of the buttons, set the new duration for the buttons and validate with button 1.

If you want a more in-depth explanation of how your equipment works, the technical teamStramatelremain at your disposal. Contact the technical department directly at service@stramatel.fr for personalized support.