Well, finished day 14, near enough to half way! We have now finished all the drill work on the field and commence Camp Games tomorrow. We still have a bit more theory work to cover - section 8 and batting out of order and a couple of other things assume, as we have 6 more tests to go.
Interesting situation this afternoon! We were all dragged of the fields and told to head straight back to the classroom, where an immediate roll call was undertaken. It was clear that a number (about 10 or so) had decided to disappear either at lunch time or afternoon break. Only one person had notified that they were not going to be there. Jim gave is his opinion of this type of behaviour, as well as the dedication and sacrifices that this job requires. But, as I sat back and listened to Jim, I asked myself, what are these people doing, what are they thinking! So many people would give their right arms in Australia for such an opportunity. Surely they made a concise decisions and a commitment(to someone, and hopefully themselves) to attend this course, some obviously to try and make a career out of what most of us deem as a hobby. It is a tough process to get into this line of work, and just as tough to stay in it. Yes the course is hard work (physically and mentally), but did they come into this with there eyes closed, did their families force them to be there (I doubt it) - it is just 5 weeks and the memories to last a lifetime. Obviously some have no interest in or just will never be capable of making the professional level, but come on they will/should have goals for the amateur ball, don't bail now!. Maybe some people need to think about this quote: Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them. But do not let them master you. or "A champion is someone who gets up, even when he can't."
I will now get off my soap box!!
Tomorrows test - appeal plays. By the way my cage group (K Zone) has been doing very well with the test, and have in fact got the best team scores on several occasions and been in the top couple for some too. And we only have 1 point against us for concentration drill and even scored a couple of points in the angle and distance comp. Have to be happy with that!
Now an explanation of Camp Games - for those from BUAV - a little different from what we have done in Ballarat. There is a roster for the students to be umpires, you are a plate umpire for the top of an inning, then a base umpire for the bottom of the next (2 sets of umpires). Other students are runners and players. There is a table of instructors with their red pens ready to markup all the things you do wrong. A brief rundown of the good and bad after your turn. These evaluations continue for the next couple of weeks and form a large portion of the overall evaluation and ultimate selection of those that will be chosen to attend the PBUC evaluations. I am sure they will start out with the simple plays and no manager questions and get a hell of a lot harder.
We have also had quiz time in the class room - and our Cage Groups turn today. Why was I asked the question about the poem "The man in the glass"!! Good thing was the other cage group didn't know the answer either. But we got 2 other right.
Well, getting late - time for sleep. Hope you are enjoying my dripple..! :-)
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