[WCA Regulations 2012] Clarification about stopping the timer

[Jokerman5656]

If the cube land on the competitors hands it's not really the cubers fault. I also have a question about stopping the timer and where the cube lands. I've been curious if it would be allowed to have the cube land on the timer once completed. The area I am referring to would be the spot where the display is and such. I see no reason why there would be any problem but if there is I think it should be clarified.

 

[Cheese11]

If the cube land on the competitors hands it's not really the cubers fault. I also have a question about stopping the timer and where the cube lands. I've been curious if it would be allowed to have the cube land on the timer once completed. The area I am referring to would be the spot where the display is and such. I see no reason why there would be any problem but if there is I think it should be clarified.

Is there anything about it in the regulations?

 

[Dene]

This issue is comparable to the "hands on ball / ball on hands" rule in soccer. If a player places his hands in a natural position and the ball is played onto his hands, then it's not a foul as it is ruled as "ball on hands". If the player extends his arm in the path of the ball, then it's a foul "hands on ball".

The problem with this analogy is that there are too many other factors going on in a soccer game, and a lot of decisions have to come down to the discretion of a referee. In speedcubing there is no real need for a referee to make discretionary calls. Black and white rules work in our sport, and allowing for discretionary calls just brings in ambiguity that is unnecessary.