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Originally posted by BigUmp56
Personally, I always use an indicator now. I've tried to work a few games without one, and ran into some trouble when I did.
The problem I have working without an indicator is largely because of plays made on runners while a batter still has an early count.
There were too many times that a pickoff attempt lead to a rundown situation where my attention was turned to the continuing action on the runner/runners. After the play relaxed and I returned to the dish, I would look at the batter and then realize the same player was still up to bat.
Then, I would have to ask myself what the heck was the count on this guy.
Maybe I'm just feeble minded, or maybe the 70's were just too good to me!
Tim.
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Don't feel bad, Tim. I've done the exact same thing and what's worse - after the rundown/play is over - I'll reset my indicator, get back to the plate area, and *then* realize the same batter is up.
I'm ashamed to say, often times I just ask the batter or catcher as if I'm just verifying but, in fact, I have no clue. :-)
David Emerling
Memphis, TN