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Originally Posted by Jimgolf
As I mentioned, I've heard this explained that the official has to see the whole play in order to determine whether the shooter has been disadvantaged. Is this a convention for fouls on shots, or are there other plays where the official should wait before whistling a foul? Is there a simpler way of explaining this to fans and coaches. (Many may feel this is pointless, but when I'm game management I am asked to explain the officiating frequently.)
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It's how the rules are written. Contact that doesn't cause some sort of advantage isn't a foul. So, if your shooter is bumped and his shot isn't affected, there's no foul. To me, it doesn't matter if the shot goes in, only if the shot is made more difficult by the contact.