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Originally Posted by Sharpshooternes
I still have a hard time deciding when to talk to coaches and when to ignore them. Does anyone have any advice on how much time should be spent talking to coaches, when is the best time, and how to decide whether or not talk to them at all? I do't want to interrupt the flow of the game, but I also don't want coaches legitimate questions to go unanswered.
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Generally speaking, don't respond to statements. If there's a question, I'll answer it.
If they're making a statement, I generally react in one of three ways:
1) ignore it
2) say to them, "Coach, can I answer a question for you?"
3) go ahead and acknowledge that you've heard them. I'll sometimes say, "I hear ya, coach." That way they know their message has been delivered and received. It'll keep 'em quiet (for the moment, anyway) because they know you've heard them and they don't have to repeat themselves.
When answering a question, make the response as short as possible. Use rules book phraseology (is that a word?) without reciting the rules book. (i.e.: "He didn't give the defender time and distance, coach.") Avoid using terminology which perpetuates myths. (i.e.: "His feet weren't set, coach.")
If you give quick answers, you'll be able to respond to coaches within the flow of the game. During it, even.