blocking the ball

CATCHER: Blocking Teaches catchers how to keep the balls in the dirt in front of them. Equipment: Catchers gear, tennis balls or safety balls. Catchers should have long sleeve shirts on to protect their arms. Procedure: The catcher assumes her stance. The coach or feeder throws the ball so...

One the best drill for catchers is to set up the pitching machine at the pitchers mound and to shoot the balls into the ground just behind home plate and in front of home plate, in full gear of course. Inside drill is to tie catchers hands behind there back and throw sponge balls into the floor...

A Catcher's Checklist I. Position/Setting Up Catcher positions herself arm's length from the batter. In a squat position, feet slightly wider than hips. Give a large target to the pitcher. Hold still and stay low. No runners on base, butt can rest on heels. Runners on base, butt parallel to...