Well I made it through the High School season without using a clicker. Only one time did I get into trouble (during a muffed up JV game of course). Told the batter and catcher the count was 2-2. Next pitch was a ball and the batter took off for first. I said No. No. That's only 3-2. First base coach looks at me shaking his head yes and holding up 3-2. Partner confirms 3-2. Batter comes back and flies out to F8. Then head coach at 3rd who is keeping track on his Palm pilot says the count was 4 balls and that the batter was correct. After recollection, I realize he was correct. OOOpps. Sorry Coach.
It took some concentration to keep track of outs. Balls and strikes were usually easy to remember. I got to where the individual pitches were easy to remember. I remembered where the strikes went through the zone... where the foul balls went, where a ball went outside the zone, I remember the passed balls... it was cool!
I took several games before I quit reaching for a idiotclickercounter to start the half inning. Oh what a relief to not always have that thing in your hand and wondering whether the last pitch had been entered or not.
It caused me to talk a little more and mention the number of outs more often. It made me feel more a part of the game.
I highly recommend loosing yours too.
