Carrying Multiple Flags

[Ed Hickland]

I've never figured the wisdom of covering the ball of the flag with white tape in order to keep the flag from showing. Everybody knows we have them.

I have always gone with two flags, although, my second flag is small and does not have a balled weight. My intention is to have it available for those few occasions when required.

Also carry two bean bags, first one is worn on my belt and the second a small 3 inch by 1 inch bag is kept in the back pocket.

Interesting part is years ago I wore my flag in the back pocket until one day I thought about throwing it, put my hand on it, and then decided no. Of course, a coach saw the action and yelled, "Go ahead and throw it." From that day forward the flag was in the front.

My line judge used to like to wear his two flags in the front with the two balls showing until I stongly suggested putting one out of sight. Of course, there are those who wear two flags one hanging out of each pocket reminding you of the old gunslingers.