U16's today. Green v Blue. Player for either side go 50/50 for the ball on half way line 10 yards from the touch line/coaches area. Neither player collided or touched the ball. Green player slipped, feet from under him, he was horizontal in the air and came down flat on his back and head with a loud squeal and an equally loud thud. Blue got the loose ball and went to play on but my concern was for the green player. As I blew he jumped up immediately blaming the blue player had took him down. I disagreed along with the coaches but the green player asked why I blew. My reply was for his health and safety as he hit the ground really hard. When he'd got his wind back I asked him to pass the ball back to the blues as a sporting gesture. He again questioned why?
What would have you guys done? Thanks.
What would have you guys done? Thanks.