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The indicator in the ball bag method is the best. Once you do it that way, you'll wonder two things: Why didn't I do it that way sooner? Why do I even have an indicator? It's the first step toward indicator independence.
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I became liberated several years when I was negatively evaulated for repeated conversations with my indicator, after each pitch. I admit, it is much harder writing it down on my hand but at least I haven't been zinged. The worst part is when you have a double header and can't remember which game is on which hand.
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I watched a guy do a similar thing this summer. On the bases, he used his front pocket. He reached in after every pitch, and it looked, well, odd. And odd is being very, very nice.
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I would imagine that if he's doing those types of things, the indicator issue on the pads, might be the least of his issues.
Yikes.
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I have found that using an indicator on the bases is more distracting than helpful. I do use it when I'm working the plate but realize I hardly ever refer to it, only on those situations after something unusual happens and I want to reassure myself that I have the correct count.
You can always tell a rookie umpire by the way he calls a pitch and then immediately buries his face in the indicator. Drives me nuts. |
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I started donig the "indicator in the ball bag" thing this year and really like it. Makes it a lot easier to take your mask off too. I have gotten a bit tired of reaching in the bag after every pitch, so this fall I'm trying to ween myself off the indicator entirely so I don't have to use it at all.
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I use blue ones.
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When I am on the bases I tell my partner to make sure he knows the count because I am not keeping it on the bases. I do in my head but I don't tell them that.
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An indicator is a tool, and as such it can be abused like anything else. If you can't use it properly, don't use it.
But I don't think that rises (descends?) to the level of a 'crutch' as a general category. Some use them, some don't, some well, some poorly. To each his own. My suggestion is to save your condescension for something that matters |
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