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In the youth leagues I've done that had mercy rules, and no-press rules, I usually warn once or twice, and then threaten. After that, T, T, T.
I had one such game where I went to the coach and threatened. He shrugged and said, "They just like to play really aggressive ball." I said, "So what you're telling me is that you have no control over them?" Didn't have a problem the rest of the game.
Of course, he's also the one to whom I said, "Coach, some people might consider pressing with a 40-point lead over-compensation." I'd never say it again, but it worked that time.
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