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Originally posted by rhsc
I here the fast-pitch coaches know there stuff a little better and the slow-pitch coaches are a little more tolerant. Truth is, Im probaly tryin to save some face by agreeing with doin slow-pitch first.
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Don't listen to these guys. Do what you want to do.
Working FP usually means you deal with children more than adults, though sometimes you have to wonder about that
To me, youth FP is a boring game, but in many areas, that is the only FP in town.
In SP, you will get more of a workout, more repititions and practice of your mechanics, face more challenging situations and will never get bored. Well, I shouldn't say that. You get a couple of pitchers that can barely hit the back-stop let alone the strike zone and it can get boring, quick. OTOH, this is the type of situation that tests your ingenuity and ability to adjust your game.
You will run into idiots in both games. The best way to keep control of the game is to work it well, hustle, and know what the hell you're talking about. I've been umpiring for 38 years, am a UIC, ISF and ASA Elite and I still get challenged by some EEE player who has never seen me before and that's fine. If I cannot dazzle him/her with my rules knowledge and professional appearance, they will be in awe of my technique of ejecting a player without anyone else knowing it!!
Work what you want. I would suggest you do just one type of game the first year. Become comfortable with the rules and mechanics and take it from there.