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Originally Posted by Lcubed48
Good point, IMO! As a newbie to whole number reporting, your point is spot on as to what I went through while switching my mechanic. My next learning objective is getting to the point where my fingers aren't tied to the syllables. I envision even more mirror time. Do you have any learning tips to pass along?
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Mirror time, mirror time, and more mirror time. Every time I use the restroom I call a foul on the guy in the mirror. I've found it useful to run through all the possible uni numbers, checking how they look and working on the timing. It's all about muscle memory, after all.
Also, if you have room by the mirror, practice doing your preliminary, taking a couple of steps to the "reporting area" then stopping and doing your table thing. This has helped me make moving, coming to a complete stop, and reporting more automatic.
You may also want to check yourself by closing your eyes and practicing individual mechanics aspect (fist up straight, traveling signal, etc.), then open your eyes and see if you really look like how you envision yourself looking. That's useful for making you more aware of how it feels to do it properly. 'Cuz at game time we have to do it entirely by feel.