Thought I could get throught the season but noooo....

[SWMOzebra]

Originally Posted by CMHCoachNRef

Partner: Coach, as you know, the rules require that, regardless of the reason, you replace an injured player once you come out on the floor to check on the player.
Coach: That isn't fair, that was an intentional foul.
Partner: I understand coach, but the rules still state that you must replace an injured player once you come out on the floor to check on the player. Another option available to you is you can call a timeout at this time. In this case, your player would then be able to shoot her free throws. Otherwise, we need a sub per the rules.

This method allows for communicating the rule to the coach by the non-calling official. It also provides an inferred compliment to the coach (that he or she knows the rule). The option of calling the timeout is provided to the coach, as well.

I like where you're going with this and, although it's not our responsibility to remind the coach he may keep the player in the game with a TO, it is likely good game management.

From what I read in the OP, jmuvol WAS the non-calling official...so by your thinking it was entirely appropriate for him to have the conversation with the coach. As you said, common sense should dictate our actions when there is a player down and not being in a hurry to start the 20-sec. replacement clock is smart.

However, there's no need to let the coach engage you in an extended discussion. I think Snaq's point is, once the player is off the floor, the 20-sec. clock is your friend and you shouldn't be afraid to use it as detailed in the rules. It didn't appear to me from the OP that the 20-sec. replacement interval was even considered.