Always do what the UIC tells you at a Canadian Championship?

This story may not be my best one, but it is the most recent and is still pretty funny.In Montreal, QC after a 1 day complete rain delay, we are running behind a bit and have spent countless money on kitty litter for the diamond maintenance as the rain continued off and on for the next couple days.On Day 3, first game of the morning I was doing 2-Man on the bases (yes, we had 2-man as we had accelerated the schedule and didn't want to burn out umpires). I had been learning a lot about perfecting the 2-man system which you wouldn't normally get a chance to do at a Canadian Championship. A lot of good feedback.Anyways, the game was delayed for diamond maintenance, as it has rained overnight. We asked diamond maintenance to come out and do some work as we deemed the diamond unsafe (with the UIC's blessing). After about an hour, we decided it was close enough to get going. The only puddles were away from the base lines and the mound/batting area. Finally, let's go.On the prior Day, I was told that I was setting up incorrectly when I had a runner at 1st base only, and I should be closer to 1st base instead of closer to 2nd base as I needed to be ready for a potential throw-back to 1st. It was contrary to all my prior training and experience, but you don't argue you do what you are told at a Canadian Championship.As I tried this, I felt "exposed" as I didn't have the 2nd base player on the side of me I am used to. It felt very off.So, 2nd inning, I am set-up out at this position, and I get a line drive sailing directly for my head from a left handed batter. The 2nd base player has NO chance to stop the ball. I need to react. I start moving out of the way towards 1st base, and as I do so, the ball tails and curves more towards me as I am trying to avoid it. Closer and closer it gets to me and I am moving right into the path of the ball. Now I either get hit by the ball or I need to lay out on the ground.. So I chose the latter.I remembered the UIC saying that "the diamonds are a bit muddy" and don't get hurt out there. Closeness to the play isn't going to be evaluated as long as you attempt to get the right angle as first priority, due to the lack of mobility on the diamond.Well, as I hit the ground I realize I am layed out in a muddy puddle of muck. I didn't get hit, but I was coated in mud. But I am here to umpire! My life may have flashed before my eyes, but I still need to be ready for a secondary play. I bounce up and was back in position ready for any throw-back at 2nd base. What an experience.In any regard, the players and coaches recognized the effort as the ball was returned to 2nd base (no close call, but I was there!). A few funny comments and we were good to go. Didn't get to change until next game, but the game went on!So, lesson? The UIC may tell you to try something new, and you may not like it, but if you do try it they will notice it! It was a good laugh in the change room afterwards!