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bigdogrunnin Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:30pm

Coach: "The fouls are 9 to 1!!"
Me: "Then tell your kids to stop fouling." :D

I have used the "Coach, I don't count 'em, I just call 'em." Not my favorite.

Coltdoggs Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:05am

Here is one I have used that I didn't see mentioned....to the coach that is complaining....

Coach, the foul count only tells me that your team is playing more aggressive D.

If they persist...then I'll go to:

Creating a disadvantage when contact is made is a foul, coach.

DonInKansas Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:37am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad (Post 571915)

The main thing that I try to keep in mind is that if the foul count is 7-2 or such, don't miss an obvious foul on the team that only has 2 and don't call a cheap one on the team that has 7!

The only reason I want to know the foul count is to know whether we're shooting free throws or not, not to change the way I'm calling the game.

Ignats75 Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:38am

If I get a coach whining about the foul count the one thing I won't do is just acknowledge that I heard him. That just empowers and affirms him in his mind. I either ignore him completely or answer him, usually with the I don't count em, I just call em. If he's a dim enough bulb to think the foul inequity is a reflection on me, then he's too dim to hear the comment as sarcastic.


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