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Just remember when a coach is screaming about a foul on the other side, don't reply with "Coach, that's not my call." A coach don't buy that, because in his mind if you seen it then you should call it. To him that statement is interpreted as, "Coach, I seen it but since it's not in my area I'm not calling it." I usually don't respond at all unless the coach asks me a question. If they're just venting then don't even say anything. If a response is neccessary then simply say, "Coach, where did you see the foul at? On the other side? I'm watching this area right here, but I'll go in at the most convenient time and have them watch for the 'holding'." When you make that promise to go in, make sure you do. The umpire or whoever is watching an area already knows to be watching for a foul, such as holding and they know coaches will complain about a missed call and by you going in and telling them the coach wants them to watch for holding, it's not going to upset them, as they know you are just fullfilling the request the coach had. It's not as if you are accusing them of anything and they won't take it as such.
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