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It makes a huge difference the type of softball umpired in extreme heat conditions.Working the plate in a high level fastpitch game as opposed to a slowpitch game is like night and day.In my area,the slow pitch guys are wearing shorts as the fast pitch guys are wearing long navy blue pants with equipment.Alot more difficult to keep focus calling an hour and 45 minute fastpitch game than an under one hour slowpitch game.
I did three games two weekends ago in a Womens Major 4th of July tournament featuring many Div I and II college players and that was enough for one day.Any more than that,and I feel I wouldnt be able to be 100% at all times.The key as everyone has said is keeping hydrated,but working the plate at a high level fastpitch game is quite a challenge.I know exactly what Steve M. is talking about.
Jeff
NCAA Umpire
NFHS Umpire
ASA Umpire
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