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Originally posted by rainmaker
This is why my response is so appropriate. It doesn't admit anything, either yes, or no. It just acknowledges that the coach has expressed an opinion and that it will be considered. It's really very useful. If you look the coach in the eye, give a sort of pleasant half-smile and keep your tone of voice very neutral, it just shuts down everything. And can't be quoted in the newspaper. [/B]
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Experienced coaches know how to expose an official's weaknesses. Him asking you about that call may be a test to see how "together" you and your partner are. If you hang your partner out to dry, now he knows that he can divide and conquer.
"I hear you coach." does wonders.