The Screen Drill is good for staying inside the ball while simultaneously practicing hitting inside pitches. Setup This drill can be done with a front toss or with a tee. Setup a screen on the outside 1/3rd of home plate. Place the tee on the inside 1/3rd of home plate. The player should be one […]
Wide Base No Stride Hitting Drill
The Wide Base No Stride Drill will warm up the hands and get a good rhythm going for driving the ball to center field. Setup Set a tee up high. Directions Get into a hitting position with a wide stance. Load the hands back and drive the ball to center field. Make sure to stay […]
Launch Position Transfer Catcher Drill
The Launch Position Transfer Catcher Drill is great for teaching catchers how to keep a good rhythm for receiving a ball and delivering it. This drill allows catchers to get into the best position for throwing. This drill is done in full gear. The player should setup just behind the plate in a kneeling position, […]
How to Give a Target
Framing pitches is an important skill for catchers to learn. To properly frame a pitch and give the pitcher a target, catchers need to learn and practice the best hand position for receiving. Ideally, the catcher’s thumb and pointer finger should make an L shape. The index and four following fingers should be pointed towards […]
Rapid Feet Catcher Drill
The Rapid Feet Catcher Drill is an excellent drill for teaching catchers the best way to get out of their squatting position and into a solid throwing position. This drill is done dry, without catching or throwing a ball. With this drill, the catcher is going to be building leg muscle and speed. This drill […]
6 Cone Catcher Drill
The 6 Cone Catcher Drill is a great drill for getting the catcher moving and learning to absorb the ball. This drill is done dry with no ball, but the catcher needs to be wearing leg guards. To set up for this drill, 6 cones or markers are placed in front of the catcher in […]