Continuous Motion

[Kevzebra]

Originally Posted by tomegun

Some veteran members have posted, but I two questions for younger officials.


What percentage (take a wag) of fouls that are called "on the floor" should actually be shooting fouls?

I'll take the second question.....WAY TOO MANY! More times than not I see players that have "gathered" the ball and are starting up when they are fouled and the partner yells "on the floor"! Now, if you are paitent with your whistles, you can get the foul and the free throws or just wait and see if the ball goes in. Now, don't get me wrong, I would never let a player get hammered, but I think most of the "experienced" officials will know what I am talking about. Any move toward the basket (even if it is very slight) constitutes motion and should be called a shooting foul!