Talking or not to the coach during a game

[Hawks Coach]

Originally posted by dhodges007
Watch a lot of games and watch how the veteran refs handle the coaches. I had a call last night that i didn't like, when the coach asked me how that could be a block as i walked by i just said, not the best call of the night. He smiled and we went on our way.

Are you saying your partner called block and you didn't like it and shared this opinion with your inquisitive coach? It sounds like it. Not sure I agree with this approach. You could say something a little more neutral, like, "yeah, that was a close one there," indicating that you understand the reason for his concern but you aren't about to leave your partner hanging.

Now if this was your own call and you are now second guessing yourself, I guess whatever works for you is ok. but this comment to a coach seems a little out of place to this coach.