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Originally posted by BktBallRef
Quite honestly Coach, when I working, I concentrating on what's happening on the floor. I'm not thinking about what you're asking or saying, especially if the ball is still live and you're talking. So I'm more likely to say, "On the floor," as opposed to "The player had not yet begun his shooting motion." Further, I'm not going to attempt to explain the rule or terminology, especially when I figure the coach won't know what i'm talking about.
Take for example the three coaches who erupted yesterday when the throw-in pass went off A1, into the BC, where she then retrieved it. Or possibly the coach who wanted traveling called when a player fell down while dribbling. It's just a waste of breath to try and give an informed answer, especially while play continues.
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The parlays in my initial post were during dead ball periods and were conducted in whispered tones. My composed demeanor during games almost always results in an unsolicited explanation of calls that provoke me to stand up.
I probably would accept a quick "on the floor" from an esteemed official such as yourself but the official in question was laboring under an officiating myth. Rather than use proper judgement to determine when the infraction occurred, he resorted only to looking where it took place. In my estimation, officials who resort to using "On the floor" are liable to just as much censure as ignorant coaches and fans who prate "Over the back".
As to those coaches you dealt with yesterday, perhaps you can steal a page from my book.....give them a small card that directs them to
http://www.officialforum.com/forum/3...