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Originally posted by mcrowder
I disagree that BU should always use an indicator.

But I do agree that BU should always be aware of the count, and ready to tell PU if he asks.

PS - and we try to never be an FU, but sometimes coaches force us to.

Aside from the standardized teachings in softball that the BU should always have an indicator and brush, I just can't think of a good or valid reason to not have them. I am familiar with the baseball mentality to not carry an indicator, but that follows the baseball mentality that the PU is always right, even when he is wrong. If you want to get it right (and I am presuming we agree with that philosophy), why wouldn't you use the best and only tool available to help you keep up with the count?