How would you handle this?

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Ben
When I worked Youth ball I had a rep as an umpire that was "approachable". Parents knew that if they would ask politely about a ruling I would explain it in between innings. This helps in several ways:

It shows your confidence, (helps to give you a rep as a "rules guy")

It educates fans. I noticed later in the season the same fans would be explaining things to others in the stands.

Remember, at the Youth level we're teaching coaches, players AND fans.

I don't do LL, I work Dixie. In Dixie baseball the MGR is responsible for the conduct of fans on his half of the field.

I also don't yell at fans, I usually let everyone yell for a half inning about calls before I'll go to a manager.

Good luck,
Will