High School Baseball Teams Embrace New Technology for Improved Pace and Communication

High school baseball teams are adopting new technology, including electronic pitch communication, to improve pace of play and maintain the balance between offense and defense.

• The National Federation of State High School Associations approved five new rule changes, including electronic pitch communication.
• Schools like Lincoln North Star, Lincoln East, Lincoln Southwest, and Norris have embraced the technology.

The NFHS is focused on ensuring the new technology doesn't provide an unfair advantage to any team.

• Coaches and players are lauding the effectiveness and efficiency of the new pitch communication technology.
• The use of walkie-talkie devices and earphones resembling AirPods has streamlined pitch calling and improved game tempo.

The adoption of new technology and rule changes aims to enhance the overall baseball experience for players, coaches, and spectators.

High school baseball teams are embracing new technology to enhance the pace of play and maintain a fair playing field, positively impacting the game experience for all involved.