NFHS Player leaving bench area

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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Heading into the hallway to get a drink or sitting up in the stands with friends or family, even for a short period of time are not authorized reasons unless they are medically related.

Personally, I ignore a player going to get water...especially if he/she just played his/her butt off. I don't want to be responsible for a player getting dehydrated and sick from that causing a medically related situation. Sure, it was their responsibility to have their bottle filled beforehand, but if the player needs water at that moment, then take the walk. As long as it's not disruptive, then it's ok by me.