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Technology is evolving and changes are inevitable for rules in various sanctions.

NFHS will be allowing electronic communications this coming season. USASB has not yet embraced this change. HS players will become familiar with the process and then will not be allowed to use it going into tournament season.

I think it's much more efficient than the wrist bands and coaches yelling out "2-4-3" and players pausing to check their codes.

Also, cell phones have evolved to such a point that we can't really ban them from the coaching boxes. The coaches have electronic scoring apps on their phones, so that makes them acceptable to have on the field. Who knows what else they're doing with the phones while on the field?

I cannot speak to NCAA rules, but one associate tells me they actually have a timer they activate to ensure pitchers are complying with the 20 second pitching rule.