In the zone...and then............

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by Big Slick

Steve, you have never worked slow pitch for me.

A few years ago, I staffed 72 slots (4 fields, 9 games on each field, two umpires per game) with 10 umpires. Every umpire worked four in a row at some point, and everyone switched fields at some point in the day. Somehow, the tournament stayed on schedule and everything worked out. I still don't know how that happened, but I don't want to try it again.

Nope. I was actually supposed to do a slow pitch gig last weekend, but Luau "twisted" my arm by offering "milkshakes". And Sonny thought that was a good idea - so, naturally, I went & worked for Luau.
I know I'm somewhat biased, but I don't believe that the typical slow pitch game is as intense as the typical fast pitch game. I think you can do many more slow pitch games without losing focus or intensity.

[Big Slick]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Nope. I was actually supposed to do a slow pitch gig last weekend, but Luau "twisted" my arm by offering "milkshakes". And Sonny thought that was a good idea - so, naturally, I went & worked for Luau.
I know I'm somewhat biased, but I don't believe that the typical slow pitch game is as intense as the typical fast pitch game. I think you can do many more slow pitch games without losing focus or intensity.

Steve, be careful with that statement. There are some very intense slow pitch games that require a high level of concentration and focus. Dealing with some of the higher level "mashers" are more difficult that your ISC teams. Granted, the tournament I references was a women's tournament, however, standing for four hours still takes the toll on the body.

And I didn't get the milkshake offer. Looks like I have to fire off an email.