I, too, use a pocket radar - rarely. When I am catching I have a pretty good read on their mph.
- 35 mph, I am sitting there, with a face mask on chatting with the parent.
- 40 mph, I have put on shin guards and still talking.
- 45 mph, I have shut up
- 50 mph, I have on full gear
- 55 mph, Bring your own catcher.
- 60 mph is a unicorn. I never see it.
I remember one summer I was watching my dds feet. Or her pre motion. Or her hips. No problem. Watch the feet, pick up the ball in flight...Next summer I had learned I had to focus on the ball only. Seems unfair as they get faster we get slower.