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Originally posted by JRutledge
but there was something I left out of the discussion. The coach came running out of the dugout and complained about the call immediately. I did not stop him in doing so. I did do what I normally do and come to the area of the discussion. I did not say a word at that discussion, but I was also about 5 to 10 feet away. Then my partner says to me, "do you have anything to offer?" I started to say that "I was too far away..." but then stopped myself and said, "NO." I will admit that I was in a bit of shock, because my partner just dogged the play and was clearly not looking to even know if there was a throw, tag or anything. Then the coach gets upset because he wants to to make a call, which then (this was my fault for saying anything when asked) he wanted me to "overrule" my partner. I told him that, "coach, it is my partner's call and I am not in position to see what happen." Then I quickly started walking back to my position behind the plate and the coach followed me. I let him vent for a couple of seconds more and told him to "go back to the dugout area." He did and the rest of the game went on without a hitch. But I was in such shock, I admit it took me a couple of seconds to get myself together.
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Jeff,
Well, the comment about having something to offer was an opportunity. At that point, I would grab my partner and have a little 1-1 conversation away from the coaches. Talk about the play, come to an agreement, and let him announce the decision. It's his call to change, no matter how bad the call may be.
I've seen partners kick calls. My response is usually, "Hmmmm. Interesting." If my partner wants input, he knows where to find me.
I don't usually move towards an argument/discussion unless I sense an ejection coming. I will make sure that no players or assistants get involved and outnumber my partner, but that's about it. After ejection, I pick-and-roll and get the coach out of there.
--Rich