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What you have to keep in mind in games at that age group is that you're the only umpire there and you're not always going to be in the perfect position to make the call.
For calls at first, i try to run a few feet up the line, stare at the bag, and listen for the ball to hit the glove / watch the foot hit the bag.
Another problem I sometimes have at that age group is that fielders don't make quick tags. In upper-level games, if the ball beats the runner, they will usually be tagged out. In little league, the ball will often beat the runner but the tag is very slow and the runner often ends up safe.
And finally, the coaches should have no bearing. I know when I first started 3 years ago I always tried to keep the coaches happy, but that's pretty close to impossible for some people. Good Luck!
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