Thoughts ?

[0balls2strikes]

Depending on if i have worked with my partner(s) before or regularly, depends on how early i want to be there. The crew's pre-game is just as important as any other mechanic we use on the field. If i am not familiar with my partner(s) i want to spend extra time going over rotations, chasing vs. "turning back and taking a look", fly ball coverages, umpire-to-umpire signals, fair-foul, bounding over bag, check swings, confrontations, leaving early responsibilities, tag up responsibilities, and any other info that may be pertinent to the game. In order to cover all these things a 30-40 minute pre-game with partner(s) may be required. Whether its at the field prior to the game or a local restaurant, a solid pre-game is important in assuring a well officiated game. As far as arriving on the field, 15-20 minutes gives you plenty of time to walk the field, insure field is legal, and check equipment.

Arrive on field as a crew, leave field as a crew.