[AdamHeard]

It's very true that you get what you encourage.

The current practice field model inspires many teams to put of inspection.

They know the field closes at 4, and they likely won't get many practice matches. They hurry to pass a brief safety inspection, practice and then go to inspection at 4.

My team is guilty of this, among many others.

As a coach and inspector for many seasons (often at the same event), it's not shocking to me that this occurs. Teams are simply reacting to the constraints given to them in the most optimal fashion they can.

If the practice field started later and ran later, as well as had a cutoff (lets say 3pm) that you can't play past if you're not fully inspected, this issue would improve.

Better access to the practice matches is better for all parties involved. Obviously the teams and direct spectators benefit, but also the event itself. Presumably most events need to fundraise and have sponsors at the event, I've been to TOO many regionals where matches 1-3 are god awful embarassing but the same teams are substantially better in match 10+. This is because they missed the 4pm cutoff for practice, and their first match was their practice match! These are the matches sponsors are most likely to see first, and make a first impression from.