Funny you should post that PYRef. I had forgotten this. My first year, I was doing a Girls JV game. Right before the half, A1 and B1 (A is Home team) dive for a loose ball along the sideline. As they were sliding out of bounds A1 throws a punch at B1, who pulls her head back so that it misses, but hits the back of her head on the bleachers. I Tossed A1 for a flagrant foul (the only one I ever issued).
During the Varsity game, I happened to be standing on the baseline next to the admissions table that was manned by two Mom's. I observed to them that I felt bad because I had to toss the girl. (Remember, I was a new official
) Both Mom's quickly said, no-no she has had that coming all year. That she has anger issues. Lesson: Don't try to be nice. Just do what you are supposed to do.