CATCHERS: TENNIS SOFT HAND
Teaches the catchers to catch the ball properly.
Equipment: Tennis balls or safety balls, catchers gear if desired.
Procedure:
Catcher assumes her stance without a glove. The coach or partner throws tennis balls or safety balls close to the strike zone.
The catcher...
CATCHING: CATCHER'S CIRCLE DRILL
I have briefly detailed one of these drills on the fourm (I will post more later). However, there is one rule that I use with my catchers: They will perform every drill with chest protector & shin guards on (sometimes a mask but it can get pretty hot.) The...
CATCHING: PING PONG DRILL
I have been catching for 2 years now and I was taught the ping pong drill last year. The catcher is in FULL gear and the coach is at least 3 feet away throwing ping pongs at the catcher. The catcher does this drill first without a glove, then with a glove. It teaches...
A significant thing that is not stressed with catchers is the throwing mechanics when attempting to pickoff a baserunning stealing second base.
A catcher should always bring their hand up to their ear and throw (of course with a snap). When a catcher throws their glove (which should be extended...
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...
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