The perception that one coach can bully you into making calls will definitely cause you problems. The coach cannot be allowed to persist in calling the game from the bench. A quiet word very soon after the behavior begins should do the job. If not, take stronger measures.
Also, if you are repeatedly on the hot seat because of the new FT mechanic, my advice is to force a switch to get yourself out of a bad situation. Then when your partner calls the next hand check, it should diminish the perception that you personally are being controlled.
Just my $0.02
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