In an ideal situation every training session and match that a team undertakes or participates in there will be a medically trained individual in attendance. However in reality this is not always the case, and if an injury does occur it will be the coach who will have to handle the situation and ensure the player is treated appropriately. Therefore it is essential that the coach maintains their knowledge of how to recognise and treat injuries, to ensure they do not contribute to further injury to the player.

A common procedure that is employed by many medical individuals to assess the extent of an injury is known as SALTAPS.

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