Blog: The Headset App
The latest on sports trends, rules, and feature updates from The Headset App.

Is Electronic Pitch Calling Legal in High School Softball
Yes. NFHS softball rules allow one-way coach to catcher communication from the dugout, and pitchers become eligible receivers for the

How Much Data Does an App Based Sideline Communication System Use During a Football Game
Coaching audio uses about 10 to 18 MB per hour per stream. Full data math for a game night, plus

How Do You Run Sideline Communication at an Away Game
A road game checklist for football sideline communication: press box access, power, signal, fallback spotter positions, and degraded-mode planning.

How Do You Set Up Sideline Communication for JV and Freshman Football Teams
How to equip JV and freshman football staffs with sideline communication without buying a second hardware system. Costs, staffing, and

Should the Pitcher, the Catcher, or Both Wear the Earpiece in Softball
Catcher, pitcher, or both? A softball decision guide covering NFHS one-way rules, workflow tradeoffs, equipment, and cost per user.
Do Coaching Headsets and Earbuds Work in Cold Weather and Rain
Manufacturer temperature limits, IP ratings explained, and a cold-weather routine that keeps coaching earbuds and phones alive all game.

What Should Coaches Say on the Headset During a Football Game
A game-night headset protocol for football staffs: who talks first, the four-beat loop between snaps, and what never belongs on

What Is the Best Sideline Communication Setup for Middle School Football
Middle school football staffs need cheap, fast sideline communication. Compare setups, costs, and what to do when there is no

Do You Need Special Equipment for Electronic Pitch Calling in Softball?
No special equipment needed for softball. The Headset App uses a phone plus earbuds or a smartwatch you already own.

How Do You Call Pitches Without Hand Signals in Softball?
Call softball pitches without hand signals by sending the call from your phone to the player’s earbud or smartwatch. Faster

Can I Use My Phone to Send Pitch Calls to My Own Earbuds in Softball?
Yes. Solo Mode lets one phone send softball pitch calls to your own paired earbuds and smartwatch, with no channel

Can You Use AirPods to Call Pitches in Softball?
Yes. In softball you can send pitch calls to a catcher’s or pitcher’s AirPods with The Headset App, using earbuds

