Your thoughts...

[Coltdoggs]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

1) No need to explain your calls to players unless they ask.

2) No need to ask twice if the kid would like to repeat anything. You made your point the first time, and it worked. He didn't say anything more until you went after him again.

It does kinda sound like you baited the kid into the "T".

Jmo.

On point #1...I guess this is something I've done over the years with lower level kids to aid them in understanding the game a little better.

#2...you are correct and I think that's why I've been stewing on this one...

Thanks for the input Jurassic and the others who have responded already...

EDIT: Snags...I was probably a couple feet away...I wasn't all up in his personal space or "in his face"....