The context of the following conversation is Kai kept Kendall's hands at their sides so she wouldn't reach for the ball until it was time.:
Kai says I was playing a game with Kendall yesterday and it wasn't all that fun.
The friend responds why? what did he do that made it not fun?.
Kai responds He kept trying to reach for the ball at the wrong time.
The friend responds what did you do to stop him?.
Kai responds I kept his hands at his side until it was the right side.
The friend responds I see, that's a good way to control him.