[Lonewolf986]

Freakishly enough, I read this post a day ago, and then last night IT HAPPENED! I had this 19yr old kid say "If you have something to say to me and my dad, lets say it in the parking lot!"

I personally am a small guy, but I got a big bite, so my partner and I told him: "IF you want to, its a 500 dollar fine, here is my jaw!"

(it really IS 500.00 a fine to threaten an umpire!)

Needless to say, they were stunned at what I said...and didn't pursue anymore. Though I had an 33" Black Magic in my back seat, and I was fully prepared.

1) I should have just walked off the field, but this team gives EVERYONE trouble, and has been warned several times

But, in regards to the situation in general, I wouldn't have said anything without my partner beside me. So unity is KEY!

2) The kid should be TOLD of what to do, but nothing should happen. I've seen a couple instances of the sort, and the best thing to do, is to stand your ground, and show that you are the authority figure WITHIN reason. Egging the parent on is NOT a good idea.

So essentially, suspend the parent, "talk" to the kid. However, depending on how STRONG his reaction to the parent was, you may have a loose cannon that is too hard to tame!