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Originally Posted by BEAREF
How can I prevent someone from getting hurt????
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Originally Posted by truerookie
By officiating the game according to the NFHS rules set. Approach the game objectively not subjectively.
1. If a player goes to the floor, you should know how they got there and be able to explain it clearly.
2. Referee the defense.
3. Be ready to officiate at the point of attack.
4. Always protect the shooter.
5. Always protect the ball handler.
6. Be consistent on both end.
7. If ball is knocked loose from dribbler or holder and contact caused it, call a foul. (some my call this incidental contact, it encourages rough play).
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Wow. If only I'd seen this post years ago, a lot of injuries would have been prevented.
It's not our job to prevent injuries; that's just fan-think. It's our job to ensure a fair contest played within the rules. That tends to minimize injuries, but that doesn't make it our goal.