Starting a game

[JRutledge]

I have changed my mind on this. I used to have the attitude that if the game is supposed to start at 4:30, then the game starts at 4:30. I have since dropped that attitude. The reason I changed, because no matter when they start, the game still ends when it gets dark. If it gets dark at 6:15 (usually before daylights saving time), it does not matter to me if they start at 5:15, it is still getting dark at 6:15. So they have an hour to get the game in. It is more their loss then it is mine. I get paid the same no matter when we start.

Also, there is no rule that allows for infield to be taken place either. I might encourage speeding up infield practice or not having it all together, but that is not a require part of the game. We do it out of courtesy and tradition.

Bottom line if you can convince the coaches to take a quicker infield or not take it at all, it is worth a try. If they insist, let them.

Peace