I had a game once where the captain said they wanted to kick. I made him well aware that if he kicks then he'll most likely kick to start the second half as well. He assured me that is what his coach said. It turns out he was right. This team liked playing defense. The coach was a defensive minded coach and wanted them to set the tone for the game. Since then I will now talk with the captains on the sideline, as will the umpire, about coin toss options. If the captains are confused they can consult with their coach prior to going out for the toss.
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