'Injured' Player

[Richard Ogg]

You didn't indicate the age of the players. If this is HS, then I do the same as you. If this is the 8-10 year olds in our church-run league, then I might stop the game immediately. (We advertise our league as non-competitive. Parents will always appreciate concern for their child.) If a parent complains about stopping the lay-up, I tell them a child is far more important that the score of a game. It is unlikely it would go any farther, but if they persisted I just tell them that is not how we run our league. (I have no problem appearing as an authority, and in this league I have that authority. I make the league rules. Shucks, I could even let the coach come out to help the child while letting the play run.)

The point is to use common sense with young children.