Snappy Response?

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by ThatOneRef

Hand him the rule book instead. lol. i thought your comment was well justified and not at all demeaning in any way. Dont worry yourself about it too much

That's just bad advice.

Originally Posted by Loudwhistle2

...I snap back, "check the rule book!" He sort of glares at me. I haven't ever said my last comment to a coach and its kind of bothering me, any suggestions on a better reply?

You're instincts are right...it should bother you. It's probably well deserved by the coach, but it's inappropriate. We're paid to be more professional than your response indicates.

[ref3808]

I'm reporting the foul and getting back to where I need to be.

No reply.

If the coach doesn't know that rule it's pretty scary that he's coaching basketball at any level.

[26 Year Gap]

You gave one explanation. You don't need verb declensions to explain it further.

[Loudwhistle2]

Thanks for the responses! One of my many weak areas is dealing with coaches. I avoid them for the most part and stay as far away from them as possible. When they do question a call, which is fine as long as its not disrespectful, I try to address the question professionally with rules jargon. Next time, I'll just say why I called it and that's it!!!

[refiator]

Originally Posted by Loudwhistle2

Thanks for the responses! One of my many weak areas is dealing with coaches. I avoid them for the most part and stay as far away from them as possible. When they do question a call, which is fine as long as its not disrespectful, I try to address the question professionally with rules jargon. Next time, I'll just say why I called it and that's it!!!

Do not avoid coaches. Our biggest obstacle is that coaches feel we are unapproachable. Answer their questions but let them know that you will not acknowledge their comments. Do so in a professional manner, even if you do no more than nod your head. All they want is to feel like you are listening to them.