Mon Dec 22, 2003, 02:17am
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Get away from me, Steve.
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 15,779
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Originally posted by BktBallRef
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Originally posted by coach/ref
Before we boot out the phrase "on the floor" we must consider how effective and concise it is. Every one of us knows what it means, and 90% of coaches know what it means, so why not adopt it? When a ref says, "on the floor" all of the players know immediately that they do not need to line up for shots, so they are not standing around confused and the game continues at a good pace.
Also, see rule 4-45 article 1 for use of the term "floor."
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What should be more concerning is that 75% of the time, when an official yells, "On the floor!" continuous motion has ALREADY begun.
I think it's the most misapplied rule/call in the sport! 
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Absolutely. You win the prize. I hear more coaches complaining about my "giving" the fouled player free throws than anything else. But once continuous shooting motion begins, we are in the act of shooting and are going to shoot free throws.
Rich
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