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The younger kids should not be a big problem, because many leagues below 10 years old, just stop the game and explain what the kid did wrong and pick right back up.
Know what the expectations are before the game with the young kids.
The older kids are different, and no way should anyone who has not officiated basketball before, be going solo with 12-14 year olds.
Absorb what you can, get a feel for it with the younger kids, and remember to blow your whistle.
If you are by yourself, work free throw line to free throw line, and even though you should never guess, if it looks bad call it. Controlling the game is as important as seeing it for sure, if you are alone.
Good luck.
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