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Originally Posted by Nevadaref
Most players begin the act of shooting while they are still in contact with the floor, so saying "on the floor" doesn't distinguish whether the player was in act of shooting or not. It is a pointless comment which communicates no real information.
Think about these two things:
What if a player takes a set shot instead of a jump shot?
If a player jumps into the air and then is fouled while passing the ball, do you say "in the air?" 
It doesn't matter where the player was. It only matters what he was doing. |
I disagree that it communcates no real info...
Player who gets bumped while driving, you blast the wistle, as soon as the bump/whistle occurs he throws up a shot that goes in...looks like a continuation. Coach and player both want to know why they are not shooting.
I get that you can say NO SHOT or offer explanation BEFORE THE SHOT but I'm still ok with ON THE FLOOR in this case...especially if I am in question as to when my partner actually saw the foul take place and when he whistled the foul.