Coach asks catcher?

[SC Ump]

If the coach yells out the question from the dugout to the catcher, they are trying to show up the ump and I consider they are crossing the line.

If the catcher ignores it the first time, I usually do too. If the catcher gives an inappropriate, smart-alec answer, I will usually say to the catcher, "Why do y'all trying to start something?" I presume the catch and coach speak in between innings since that often ends it.

If happens multiple times, I will yell at the coach in a loud admonishing, corrective, controlling tone, "Knock it off." It usually either works or helps the coach get to their destination early.