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Old Mon Dec 13, 2010, 08:19am
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Originally Posted by rockyroad View Post
Yes, you do. If - in YOUR judgment - the player is hurt badly, kill the play and get them help right now. It is a judgment call on your part.
This is correct, but Refsmitty should also be aware that the delay would be only a few seconds to allow the play to finish at the other end. I generally whistle once the player with the ball stops his drive to the basket (passes or shoots).

Very few injuries need those extra few seconds: I would stop play immediately for arterial bleeding (spraying blood), bleeding from the ears, and unconsciousness (possible cardiac issue).
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