Keeping cool in the heat

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by Andy

4. A small towel kept in ice water in the cooler feels really good between innings.
5. If you don't live in the area and are not used to the heat, make yourself take a drink every half-inning during the game.

You can also put a SMALL amount of spirits of ammonia in the water to help dissapate the heat...just don't drink the water.

One of the problems I see from umpires up here in the NW, and other umpires in other places, is NOT drinking water because it's cool, not thirsty, etc. etc. ALWAYS keep yourself hydrated, even on these 52 degree Saturdays we've been dealing with this spring (including last weekend -- so sorry for those of you dealing with EXTREME HOT AND DRY). Drink water.

Heck, might even improve your strike zone.