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Is it easy to chart a game?
Yes! Charting a game on the palm is as easy as charting with paper and pencil. Click
here to view a demonstration. You will see for yourself how easy it is to chart
a game using PalmScout.
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After charting a game, what do I do next?
You simply hotsync the game to your computer. Hotsyncing means tapping a button
on the handheld. Once you hotsynch a game to the computer, you can run any of the
reports available on your package. Click here to view a demonstration.
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Can I use PalmScout at practice or just games?
One of the most valuable elements of PalmScout is the ability to chart practice
sessions as well as games. Coaches use PalmScout to chart bullpens, batting practice,
intrasquads, and real games. The benefit of charting your own team is that you will
gain a better insight to each player's strengths and weaknesses. Coach your players
better than ever before by showing them their reports. Use the Pitcher Command Report
and Quality Locations Report during bullpens to show the quality of the pitches
thrown. Use the Hitter Ranking Reports and Hitter Location Reports after batting
practice sessions. Use any of the reports in your package after intrasquads.
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Who should do the charting?
teams use either a player, assistant coach, parent, or volunteer assistant to chart
the games. Anyone who has an understanding of baseball can chart with PalmScout.
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Where is the best place to chart from?
For the most accurate results, it is best to chart from either behind home plate,
or behind the pitcher (center field angle). PalmScout's pitch-screen offers both
views for the charter. Click here for an example. Some coaches find it useful to
film the game from either angle, and chart the game from the video.
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Will I still need to keep paper charts on the bench?
Using PalmScout means that most of your bench charts will no longer be necessary.
Not only will it consolidate the information you get from your paper charts, but
you will not have to caluculate or tabulate anything when the game is over. PalmScout
saves valuable time so you can analyze, rather than summarize.
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Do I have to be computer literate?
You do not have to be a computer genius to use PalmScout. For a demonstration of
how easy it is to chart games and run reports, check out the movies & tutorials
page.
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Do I need a particular handheld to use PalmScout?
Yes. PalmScout runs on the PalmOne Tungsten E2, TX, or Zire 72 models. Both can
be purchased from Inside Edge at competitive prices. You may also purchase the handheld
from any retail store that sells them.
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