Survey says.....

[JRutledge]

This happens a lot in baseball. Coaches come out knowing we got it right and act a little animated or come out looking mad and even given us credit for getting the play right, then walks away. It sounds like this was his intention while letting you know he is not mad, while making his fans feel like he did not just do anything. I cannot think I have ever had that happen in a basketball setting. I guess I would play along if it was not long. I think I would have to be there and use my instincts.

Peace

[GoodwillRef]

I would get that coaches address and send him a nice gift card in the mail for saving my butt.

[tomegun]

I would probably point at the bench and get it over with. My last job in the Air Force involved acting mad at times when I wasn't really mad so I'm used to this sort of situation.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by tomegun

My last job in the Air Force involved acting mad at times when I wasn't really mad ...

So you were assigned to Gitmo?

[BktBallRef]

I would pretend to T him up. Then I would report it to the table and we would shoot 2 FTs.

[Raymond]

If the coach isn't doing or saying anything unsportsman-like and wasn't delaying the game (ie: player is still departing the court; wet spot being dried) then I don't see the need to do anything other than maybe saying "situations like this is why I always like 3 officials on the court".

[Scratch85]

I doubt that I would acknowledge anything the coach said. I would go about my business of getting the required sub in the game and resuming play (which would require the coach leaving the floor). From that point, I would treat it like any other interaction with a coach.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I guess I would play along if it was not long. I think I would have to be there and use my instincts.

+1

You do what you think fits the particular situation.