The first stage you discuss required no standing reloads IF the stage had been shot as described in the walk through. Since the first squad that shot the stage screwed it up because the RO in charge did not pay attention, the MD decided (because of time constraints) to change the stage to the three position nine shots at each spot that the screwed up squad shot. That required TWO standing reloads - unless the SS shooter missed a ten yard steel plate.
The second stage under discussion had seven rounds, two rounds running, then eight, eight and seven. NO standing reloads. Four total reloads for a SS shooter UNLESS the shooter missed a steel.
SS is all about reloading and not missing.
The club discussed puts on two very good five or six stage matches a month. They are challenging and give the SS shooter a real opportunity to practice those reloads and accuracy. Shooting L10 there is the option for those not inclined to take advantage of the practice offered.