Observations from the Sidelines
Local Tournament over 2 days. Pool play (SAT) is 3 games. Single elimination (SUN)
Pool A on field 1, Pool B on field 2. Umpires rotated every 2 games in the complex of 10 fields. Single ump till 2pm, 2 ump after.
Halfway through game 3 of 7 on Field 1 it was noticed that the bases were placed at 70 feet. Verified by tape measure and 60' base posts could not be readily located. Call was made to Parks for help.
Parks was able to respond to fields after game 4. Found base posts with metal detector and fixed field. 15 to 20 min. Games were now over 30 min behind.
One of those situations like pitcher plate set at incorrect distance I believe...just have to move on.
Local Tournament over 2 days. Pool play (SAT) is 3 games. Single elimination (SUN)
Pool A on field 1, Pool B on field 2. Umpires rotated every 2 games in the complex of 10 fields. Single ump till 2pm, 2 ump after.
Halfway through game 3 of 7 on Field 1 it was noticed that the bases were placed at 70 feet. Verified by tape measure and 60' base posts could not be readily located. Call was made to Parks for help.
Parks was able to respond to fields after game 4. Found base posts with metal detector and fixed field. 15 to 20 min. Games were now over 30 min behind.
One of those situations like pitcher plate set at incorrect distance I believe...just have to move on.