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Originally posted by David Emerling
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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
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Exactly the same procedure I used with or without an indicator.
"OK, we got 2-2 here, right." You'll be surprised how fast someone will speak up.
With the indicator I used to get, "Come on Blue , get into the game."
Now, "Hey Blue, if you had an indicator you would have had it right."
Coach Oxy Moron always had to get his two cents in. But it use to be fun telling him, "That will be enough, Moron."
Sat Oct 29, 2005, 10:56am
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