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Originally Posted by rockyroad
I really don't understand the whole "what did you say?" thing...if you heard the coach or player say something that warrants a T, then call the T...the whole making them repeat it and then calling the T just makes us look like jerks and opens the door to criticism that - as the OP title suggest - we baited the coach or player.
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Agree.
The specific form of this baiting was that the OP did not let the coach back away from his personal comment. He knew he was over the line, and if you're not going to get the first comment, let him off the hook. Once he's "sheepish," isn't that the objective?
If you really did not hear the comment and feel it must be addressed, go in with something neutral and redirective, such as "Coach, did you have a question about that last call?" or "What did you see, coach?" If he's smart, he'll take advantage of the opportunity to discuss the play rather than you and your performance.
If not, then brew some.
