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Originally posted by gordon30307
I haven't used an indicator on the field for a long time. During the fallball season I decided to experiment going without an indicator behind the plate. I found that:
1. My focus on the game improved.
2. Never a reason to take your eyes off the field and I focused more on the pitcher for balks etc.
3. Lost the count on only a few occaisions. And when I did I was able to figure out what it should be and found that I could more easily remember the sequence of pitches without rather than with the indicator.
Works for me and I recommend that you give it a try.
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Glad it works for you. But then there are those of us whose associations request that both umpires use an indicator. I really don't have a problem with using one as it is not the focus of my attention. In other words, it is a tool not a crutch. Too many umpires pay more attention to the indicator than they do to the game - enough said.
Besides, not using an indicator doesn't make you a better umpire. Many pride themselves with keeping the count in your heads and parade around with your chests puffed out. But when the count is truly lost, a coach will give you less crap if he at least
sees this indicator in your hand! He'll still think you are useless but he may forget it quicker! (heh, heh, heh!!)