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 had to instruct Kendall during the ball game today because she kept reaching for the ball before it was time..
The friend responds What did you do to help her?.
Kai responds I made sure she kept her hands down at her sides..
The friend responds Nobody showed Kendall how to play the right way before she joined the team, so it's good you stepped in and said something..