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I've gradually stopped using an indicator behind the plate. It was annoying to hold, especially with my hands on knees plate stance (a la Gerry Davis) and made it more difficult to remove my mask. I tried keeping it in my ball bag, but found I didn't always reset it for each batter (the counts never were 4 balls and three strikes). So I just stopped. I inform my partner, all of them use it in the field, in case I lose count. It used to happen once or twice in a game depending on my level of concentration (which I become more vigilant) or if there is plenty of action between pitches (i.e, steals or pickoffs with overthrows) and other times I am not always positive. The batter or catcher are always good for a correction. However, as time goes on you get accustomed to it and develop ways to keep better track and lose count much less often.
Ed H
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