Ease of umpiring games

[jicecone]

Easier, not entirely.

Sure, they execute better and make the expected plays.

They know the game and expect you to know it better.

They play hard and expect you to put the same, if not more amount of effort into officiating their game.

The minute you relax in their games ,SH&T happens and you better be prepared. Not with some lame *** excuse, because you are going to have a long nite from there.

Practice scrimmages are a lot different also.

So on the surface it may seem easier but,I have always found that for the higher levels I expect to be at the top of my game and match their performance. Look good, hustle and know the rules. Show them why I was chosen to officiate their game.

Now, you may consider that easier but, that will only be during your after game refreshment, knowing you gave maximum effort for their contest.You probably ended up working harder than you expected.

If not, you may not be invited back to do the EASY GAMES!!!