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The problem with temporary fences is all the funny holes and gaps.
GRD was intended to cover a ball that bounces over the fence, not one that rolls through it.
If the HS states or the ASA nationals (or whoever else with their premier tournaments) require fences - good. A fenced field is better for the game. But they should have standards of construction and integrity of the fence.
The snow fence borrowed from Uncle Joe's farm strung across the outfield, held up by 4 posts and no stake-downs so it is leaning at odd angles, has numerous places where the bottom of the fence is above the ground by several inches, and has a big gap in center field because, heavens, we wouldn't want the ground crew to have to go around, is more of a detriment that a help to the game, IMO. Better for the outfielders to have to chase down the long ball that to have to give up because it went under the fence (or through it).
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Tom
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