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If I'm having problems with a fan (little league), during a break in play I'll talk to that fan and say the following: "Sir/Ma'am, we try to promote good sportsmanship out here and right now you're being a poor example of that. Please try keep it more positive."
I say all this in a very polite manner. With some fans, that is all you have to say, with others it is not enough. If it continues, then I involve the head coach of that sideline, thus taking some of the heat off of me and onto him to keep control out there. I don't think its necessary to penalize the kids because their parent is acting that way. If it gets to the point that they are a nuisance, I would then stop the game until that person left or was escorted off the premises.
I understand some leagues (I think only in basketball) don't even permit fans at their games because its gotten to be such a problem. Its a shame that its come to that.
I think some fans seriously come to the game to yell at the officials.
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