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"Yes, Sir....I hear ya" is about all I give it. IF the coach is more than just "talking" and being a bit more emphatic, I'll give him just a look, but a direct one, when I reply, but all I give is just a simple response.

It depends on the game, the situation, the history between you and the coach, the coach's personality, etc., etc., but the interaction between myself and the coach, regardless of whether it's foul count or what look I had at a particular play, is all part of game management and I'm certainly not looking to say or do anything that is counter to what the coach is trying to communicate - why would I give them the opportunity to start or continue an argument or present myself at odds? Let 'em have their say (if we were coaching with a 7-1 foul count we'd certainly be aware of it and more than probably feel the need to mention it, too), and move on.

Believe it or not, he ain't your buddy and being "cute" or "snappy" isn't going to change that...but it does run the risk of further frusting him and that doesn't help.