Handling Lineup Cards

[Steven Tyler]

I got in the habit of just writing down my lineup changes down between innings unless I had to make multiple sub changes. Just folded them up in my little Honig's plastic lineup holder. Got to where I learned to carry an extra writing utensil.

BTW-I would also take projected subs if it was a time limit game, and the coach was trying to get everyone playing time. This was mostly at the sub varsity level.

Often time the BU kept the courtesy runner subs. It made it easier for us a team.

Take your best shots.

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by Steven Tyler

I got in the habit of just writing down my lineup changes down between innings unless I had to make multiple sub changes. Just folded them up in my little Honig's plastic lineup holder. Got to where I learned to carry an extra writing utensil.

BTW-I would also take projected subs if it was a time limit game, and the coach was trying to get everyone playing time. This was mostly at the sub varsity level.

Often time the BU kept the courtesy runner subs. It made it easier for us a team.

Take your best shots.

I don't know where to start...

[zm1283]

I use a lineup holder from Officially Sports that is hard on both sides. It flips open from the bottom instead of like a book. I write with a red Sharpie Mini. It fits easily in my pocket and it's easy to see the writing. It all goes in my shirt pocket.

As long as it works for you, do it. Doesn't really matter how you handle stuff like this.

[RadioBlue]

I use the KIP, as well. I also wear two ball bags. I have one KIP in each bag. The bag on my left hip is for the team occupying the 3rd base dugout and the one on my right is for the team in the 1st base dugout. I switched to this system several years ago and has vastly sped up my substitution process. No more fumbling with several sheets of paper and making sure I don't mark up the wrong lineup card.

[SE Minnestoa Re]

Lineup cards in a pocket in my ball bag. I like writing directly on the cards. I always have a fine point sharpy in the bag. They always seem to write. It seemed that dirt used to mess up regular pens.

[jTheUmp]

Originally Posted by RadioBlue

The bag on my left hip is for the team occupying the 3rd base dugout and the one on my right is for the team in the 1st base dugout. I switched to this system several years ago and has vastly sped up my substitution process. No more fumbling with several sheets of paper and making sure I don't mark up the wrong lineup card.

That's a good idea...I'll have to try that.

At the moment, I wear two ball bags, although I find that I rarely actually have any balls in the left-side bag.

[REFANDUMP]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

That's a good idea...I'll have to try that.

At the moment, I wear two ball bags, although I find that I rarely actually have any balls in the left-side bag.

I find I'm much more comfortable behind the plate if my balls are balanced !!! I always adjust them so they are !!!

Sorry, couldn't resist. LOL

[RadioBlue]

Originally Posted by REFANDUMP

I find I'm much more comfortable behind the plate if my balls are balanced !!! I always adjust them so they are !!!

Sorry, couldn't resist. LOL

LOL. I tend to stay unbalanced. My left ball bag keeps a small towel, my sunglasses, extra indicators, and my vanilla for those annoying buffalo gnats we can get this time of year around these parts. OMG! My left ball bag isn't a ball bag ... it's a MAN BAG!!