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Wrist Coaches
A wrist coach is a wristband with a clear window that holds a play card. The coach calls out a number from the dugout, and players look it up on their wrist to know the play, pitch or defensive alignment. It's faster and harder for the other team to read than traditional hand signs, which is why it's now common from youth to pro baseball and softball. Shop all wrist coaches.
It depends on the number of windows. The Mizuno Play Call Wristband has three play cards that can hold up to 60 unique plays, and the Signal Coach Wristband also has three windows for three cards. The EvoShield Play Call Wrist Sleeve holds one standard 4" x 6" index card, giving you plenty of room to write your own grid of plays.
Yes, with some models. The EvoShield Play Call Wrist Wrap is a neoprene sleeve that wraps around your wrist, the wrist strap of your glove or your belt, with a Velcro cover over the play card window. The EvoShield Play Call Wrist Sleeve has an inner loop to wear it on your belt. Players who prefer to keep their wrists free can find more options in our wristbands and wrist coaches.
Yes. When pitches are called from the dugout, the catcher reads the call on a wrist coach and relays it to the pitcher. The All Star Window Wristband for Catcher's is a 6" single wristband with a windowed back, designed to be worn with catcher's gear. See all catcher's accessories.
Create a numbered grid with your plays, such as bunts, steals, pick-offs or defensive shifts, and print the same card for every player. During the game, the coach calls a number and players find the matching play. Keep it simple for young players, change the grid regularly so opponents can't learn it, and keep spare cards in your team bag. Find more coaching tools in our Coach's Corner.
Most do. The Signal Coach Wristband is made of stretchy elastane in a one-size-fits-most design, and the EvoShield Play Call Wrist Wrap adjusts with Velcro, so it can also be worn around the glove strap on smaller wrists. Have your child try it with their glove on to make sure the card stays easy to read. Shop all wrist coaches.