substitution question

[rcwilco]

so does this include a player with blood on their uniform? 3-6 says they must leave the game. Since this is directed by the official, then with the exception of a timeout they cannot return right away, correct?

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by rcwilco

so does this include a player with blood on their uniform? 3-6 says they must leave the game. Since this is directed by the official, then with the exception of a timeout they cannot return right away, correct?

If a player is ordered to leave the game because he's bleeding, the coach can use a timeout before sending in a sub.

Once a sub enters the game, the replaced player cannot re-enter the game until time runs off the clock, under any circumstances.

[Rick Durkee]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

If a player is ordered to leave the game because he's bleeding, the coach can use a timeout before sending in a sub.

Once a sub enters the game, the replaced player cannot re-enter the game until time runs off the clock, under any circumstances.

What if a subsequent foul caused there to be only 4 elegible players. Should we allow the player who just left the game to re-enter even if there was not a clock start, or should we make the player wait until after a clock start?

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Rick Durkee

What if a subsequent foul caused there to be only 4 elegible players. Should we allow the player who just left the game to re-enter even if there was not a clock start, or should we make the player wait until after a clock start?

I think BktBallRef already answered it: "Once a sub enters the game, the replaced player cannot re-enter the game until time runs off the clock, under any circumstances".

Now, I would think the chances of a player being substituted for, and a 5th foul happening before the clock starting, would be very rare. But I would leave the player out and have them play with 4 until the 5th is elegible to come in. Remember, the team can play with 4 if there is no eligible substitute available.

Now, if it's a lower-level grade school game, my whistle might blow inadvertantly right after the clock started, so the team with the ball gets it back, and the 5th player would be allowed back in.

[rcwilco]

I still am unclear about a bleeding player. If a coach grabbed a shirt and the player threw it on can he stay in? If I tell the player about it, does that he mean he must stay out and a sub must come in? I read rule and case book and could not find this addressed, (whcih probably means it was right in front of me and I missed it). Thanks.

[Grail]

Originally Posted by rcwilco

I still am unclear about a bleeding player. If a coach grabbed a shirt and the player threw it on can he stay in? If I tell the player about it, does that he mean he must stay out and a sub must come in? I read rule and case book and could not find this addressed, (whcih probably means it was right in front of me and I missed it). Thanks.

First off, if the coach tosses him a shirt and he changes it right there, it is a technical foul for removing his shirt.

That said, if you direct a player to leave the court for blood, he must leave, unless the coach buys him back in with a time out. If he buys him in, the player must be ready to go by the end of the time-out period.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Grail

That said, if you direct a player to leave the court for blood, he must leave, unless the coach buys him back in with a time out. If he buys him in, the player must be ready to go by the end of the time-out period.

Some here might find fault with your phrasing.