For me, it comes down to 2 things. First, pregame...pregame...pregame. Talk over what situations have occurred and what you might expect and how you and your partner will respond. If you know where the line is going to be, it is then just a matter of enforcing it.
Second, I would make a special emphasis on sportsmanship (it is a POE this year) in your pregame meeting with coaches and captains. Then, give the coach a verbal warning if and when he approaches the line you have set and then an automatic T when it is crossed.
Don't take any of it personal, just be professional about it and do your job.
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