Title
This video demonstrates three dry-rep catching drills focusing on blocking pitches and quickly recovering to prepare for a throw to a base.
Contains 3 drills
Coach's take
Great for building: Pitch blocking technique, efficient recovery, and quick transfer footwork for throwing.
Builds toward Controlling wild pitches, reducing passed balls, and efficiently throwing out baserunners after a block.
What it is
A catcher in full gear performs blocking movements from a crouch, dropping to their knees to block an imaginary or placed ball. The drills progress from pure blocking to blocking combined with a quick recovery and simulated throw to second or third base.
What it practices
These drills train proper blocking technique, quick recovery from a block, and the essential footwork and transfer needed for throwing to second or third base after a blocked pitch.
Focuses on improving
This compilation targets improving a catcher's ability to minimize passed balls, maintain control of pitches in the dirt, and execute quick throws to prevent baserunners from advancing.
Coach notes
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