Here's how not to do it: I blow the whistle and call a pushing foul against A1 during a rebound. B's coach jumps off the bench and starts complaining wildly about the call and how could I have possibly seen that. I calmly stopped at the table and said "A23, pushing, B's ball". I gave a smile and nod to Coach B. It's the first time a coach has apologized to me for a call I made. I didn't T her becuase I knew what was going on and I wanted to see her reaction when I called it her way. However, I am sure there are many out there who would have rewarded her with a "whack".
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