Field plays fast, infield and outfield. Fielders have to move quickly.
Fast play includes sliding, so have your fielders apply the tag and follow the sliding runner. Many times runners overshoot and slide right over the base and beyond.
Temp fences, high hops, so hard for plate umpire to tell if deep fly ball bounced over the fence or cleared.
Usually a short distance to backstop, which many times is an assortment of Bownets. Many times the ball gets stuck in the loose netting so it's an easy base on a WP.
Common for pitchers to use a pitching mat. Usually doesn't stay in place. Actually works better to turn the mat backwards so the long way goes toward 2nd base; push off the rubber and land on the infield turf.
Regular athletic shoes do about as well as plastic cleats on the turf. Steel cleats usually not allowed.
If you're not familiar with the facility, go to the bathroom before you arrive. May not be very accommodating.
Fast play includes sliding, so have your fielders apply the tag and follow the sliding runner. Many times runners overshoot and slide right over the base and beyond.
Temp fences, high hops, so hard for plate umpire to tell if deep fly ball bounced over the fence or cleared.
Usually a short distance to backstop, which many times is an assortment of Bownets. Many times the ball gets stuck in the loose netting so it's an easy base on a WP.
Common for pitchers to use a pitching mat. Usually doesn't stay in place. Actually works better to turn the mat backwards so the long way goes toward 2nd base; push off the rubber and land on the infield turf.
Regular athletic shoes do about as well as plastic cleats on the turf. Steel cleats usually not allowed.
If you're not familiar with the facility, go to the bathroom before you arrive. May not be very accommodating.