There are three positions that catchers need to know and master. These three positions teach catchers the proper body positioning for receiving the ball. The first is used when giving a hand signal to the pitcher. The catcher should keep their toes and knees pointed towards the pitcher. The second position is the most relaxed […]
Bunt Pop Ups Catcher Drill
This drill can be added to the catcher’s normal drill routine to practice pop-ups and pop flies. This drill can be done in full gear. To do the Bunt Pop Up Catcher Drill, the player is going to get into normal catching position. The coach should stand behind the player. The coach is going to […]
Barehand Framing Catcher Drill
The Barehand Framing Catcher Drill is a great drill for working on hand-eye coordination as well as framing the pitches. With this drill, the catcher is going to take rapid-fire throws from a coach or partner. The catcher will be catching barehanded while working on framing the pitch. Framing the pitch means to catch a […]
T Catcher Drill
The T Catcher drill is great for cleaning up footwork. This drill focuses on the stepping motions of catchers when they go to make a throw. The catcher can do this drill dry, without catching and throwing a ball. The important thing with this drill is footwork. To work on the upper body, this drill […]
Exchange Catcher Drill
Full catcher’s gear is not required to perform the Exchange Catcher Drill. The drill can be done with a mini glove a real glove. The point of this drill is to perform repetitions of transfer motions. This builds muscle memory of transferring. The catcher is going to catch the ball, turn the glove, bring it […]
Block Timing Catcher Drill
The Block Timing Catcher Drill helps catchers work on their timing for blocking. The catcher should be in full catcher’s gear for this drill. The player is going to get into standard catching position with their upper legs parallel to the ground. The coach or partner should stand 12-18 feet in front of the catcher. […]