Concussion symptoms may occur straight away or up to 48 hours after the event happened. Extra caution is needed for younger players. This is because children and adolescents often take longer to recover.
Here are the signs and symptoms to look out for when you suspect a player has been concussed.
If a player presents with any of these Red Flag symptoms they must seek urgent medical attention:
Failure to answer any of these questions may suggest a concussion:
Make Sure The Player: