Did I handle this situation correctly?

[Tom H.]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

Kiddieball game. I am plate umpire. I notice first base coach is standing 2 to 3feet away from the base, call time, motion with my hand, and say "move over". Later in the game, he is standing there again and once again I tell him "move over" and "this is the last time I'm going to say it". Later on I catch him standing there, so I call time, walk up to him, and say "you're gonna have to go to the bench". He goes to the bench and we don't have any problems from then on.

Should I have tossed him rather than have him go to the bench? I didn't want to take extreme measures when he was being much more stupid than defiant. If I eject in these kinds of situations, not a lot of baseball is going to get played.

Perhaps rather than just a "move over" (and I would get away from the "OR ELSE" - at any level! no "....one more word!" or those kind of threats.....but I digress), seeing as how you stated "Kiddieball", a more effective tack might be to educate this up-and-comming "Rat".
Try: "Coach, I know that the lines are not clear but could you do me a favor and be in the box before the pitcher is ready?" "Thanks a lot Coach!". Or have a word with the Manager about it (really the only one you have to talk to anyway).

Now if he still continues - it ain't stupid - it's on purpose and he deserves a BF (with in reason....Kiddieball and all ).