Simple Trick to Resetting Your Indicator

 

It happens dozens, if not hundreds, of times every game. A

batter finishes their at bat and the umpire resets the count

to zeroes. This typically requires umpires to take their eyes

off the play to look down at their indicator, often with a live

ball and runners in jeopardy.

 

Here’s a simple and quick trick that makes this exercise

easier – notching the wheels on your indicator (see the

picture). With a bit of practice this will allow umpires to

“feel” their way through resets.

 

To make your umpire reset friendly, set your indicator to all

zeroes. Using a sharp knife simply – and carefully - notch

the wheels where your fingers and thumb will normally be

so that to reset the count or outs (end of an inning) an

umpire simply needs to rotate each wheel until they feel

the notch in the correct place without looking down at the

counter.