PRESEASON JITTERS – NEED HELP

[phillips.alex]

1)pointing for strikes isn't too bad....schools teach the fist, but you can get away with it...
2)keep your mechanic straight out in front of you (ie, pointing towards home) i prefer "the lawnmower", but that is just me
3)Signal and say it. Every single time. Mix it up a bit as well (ball's live, let's play, play, etc.)
4)That is the only foul tip signal. make sure to follow it with the strike signal
5)Make sure to cover players being properly equipped, special ground rules, substitutions, and pick a point of emphasis. I will wait in the parking lot until 5 mins before game time. If partner isn't there by then, time to go it alone.
6)Sunglasses. Absolutely if your vision is impaired by the amount of light. Don't keep them on if you don't need them. And make sure to buy ones that stay on your face and are impact resistant....i use oakley m-frames (cheap on ebay!)
7)Pure preference
8)one ball bag is all i ever need, but sometimes i do two if i am on a field where a lot of balls are lost.
9)you need to do more than just keep the lineup cards. You need to keep the actual lineup, and learn the substitution rules. Remember, any starter gets reentry

Good luck!