Catcher Information - Baseball Article Summaries
Catcher Drills - Kenneth Bean (length=1025)
Hi Joe Zander Where the heck were you when I needed you 12 and 10 and even 6 years ago? My son and I started from ground zero except for the great "natural" catchers I had the good fortune to throw to ...
Catching, when to block, when to pick - TJ (length=2252)
Hi, Excellent question, Jeff B. I prefer to teach the block at the early age (and then adjusting from there.) Yes, the pick is easier but more prone to bad habits than good (and of course less painf ...
Catching - an umpire's perspective - Jim Porter (length=7093)
I'm not a catcher but I am an 18-year veteran umpire. I have called balls and strikes behind many young catchers. I wrote the article below and I thought you might find it helpful. As you move up in l ...
Drills for catchers for proper "loading and throwing"? - Chip (length=3339)
Don't know the age or other specifics of your catcher (lead-offs, etc.), so I'll give you a basic drill. This drill is a little unorthodox. I'll go over the drill, then explain the reasons for it. (1 ...
Catchers for the Future - Phil (length=2880)
Bean asked a couple of questions - Are there alot of Catcher's dad's on this board? Are there alot of catcher's dad coaches in the world? Why? and then a sort of unspoken opening to extoll the vitues ...
Catcher Drills - Joe Zander (length=3263)
Dear Taz's Mom, Regardless of your son's age or experience, you can find answers at the following excellent web sites for catchers. 1. Jason Vittone's Art of Catching a ...
Catchers' arm protection - Joe Zander (length=2646)
Jeff, These are some thoughts and suggestions you may wish to consider. 1. Your son should be wearing a pair of wristbands (4 or 5 inch). I tell catchers that wristbands are not optional equipment; th ...
Help !! How rehabiltate "catchers thumb"?? - TJ (length=1830)
Hi, First off, feel very proud that your son is playing well at the 12U. Secondly, feel very content that your 12U coach recognized your son's injury, and after evaluation, made the decision to use an ...
Defensive Reads and Catcher's Backing Up Throws - Bear (length=1493)
Dear Tony, Lot's of combinations to consider. But let's try to get thru this for you. First off, the leader on the field must direct traffic, so with this in mind, do some homework and learn what yo ...
Catching FUNdamentals for Another Dear Ol Catcher, - Bear (length=1829)
From the ol' days to the 'new' ways, framing tehniques being taught today appear to have replaced the basic question that the HOF catchers that we enjoyed learning the game from taught me. Can the ...
Defensive Reads and Catcher's Backing Up Throws for Grounders - Bear (length=1267)
Dear Tony For grounders, they are 'similar' to single but with exceptions as noted. After 'reading' the situation, the catcher breaks for the area behind first base to 'back up' throws under the follo ...
Catcher's Pitching-Situaton - Paul Faubert (length=1133)
You not only warmed his arm up, you burned it out for that weekend. Remember, now that they're 13 they are playing on a bigger diamond and the strain of throwing is a little bit greater. You really ne ...
9&10 yr. old Minor "A" Div, question?? - Kathy (length=852)
Jon, Mostly I was thinking about the catchers throwing out runners trying to steal third. I rarely have a catcher throw to third if there is already a runner there - unless I totally trust the cat ...
Catcher throwing - Hey GW - Bear (length=1186)
Hey GW, What's up ? I understand your point of view. However, as a pro scout, I simply look to see whether the kid can catch and throw or not. Then attempt to project the kids tools and talents at ma ...
Catcher throwing times: How good is good - Bear (length=567)
Good Times for you. Two questions: 1. What times do you have from a nasty hammer pitch in the dirt ? 2. How many do you miss / drop in a game ? Two 16U catchers in Maryland that are on my follow list ...
Catching - Mike Evans (length=1289)
Several factors come into play. A 'comfortable' squat, with the back straight is important. Catcher's position needs to be balanced, so they can move to the ball that is off the plate, or pop up to ma ...
Catching - Steve W. (length=1837)
I have an 18 y.o. son who has been catching for 10 years (about 25 seasons, counting L.L., H.S. and Summer ball). I have coached at the 17/18 year old level for about 12 years. I have always worked ha ...
Catching - Steve (length=1121)
My son has been catching for 6 years. A catcher has to be quick on his feet. I really don't think a straight back has much to do with it, my son has never straightened his back. Holding the glove wher ...
Paul SOS....Pick up - Bear (length=483)
Run to the video & pick up the MInf vid from Itchy Jones when he was at So. Illinois. Watch it 5 times. Take notes. They change your post. cheers Bear ps. A number of keys you may find with MInf a) ...
Throws to Home Plate - Chet R. (length=566)
A friend of mine had this interesting question. When a ball is thrown into the catcher and there is a play at the plate, what is the proper position taken by the catcher. Should the catcher be blocki ...
Throws to Home Plate - Joe Zander (length=3205)
The proper position to receive the throw is in front of the plate. When awaiting the throw, the catcher does not set up to the side of the plate, nor does he straddle the plate. In most youth leagues, ...
How to Teach Catchers to Block - Catching Coach (length=6758)
How to Teach a Catcher To Block I have a number of emails in the past few weeks asking for an explanation on how we teach blocking at out camps. Thought I would post for others to see and comment. It’ ...
LH Catchers - Catching Coach (length=1125)
The only disadvantage I see for the lefty has to do with receiving. I teach that a catcher's main job is to keep strikes looking like strikes. Best way to do that is to not do anything that makes them ...
Mechanics for Catchers Throw to 2nd - Catching Coach (length=7516)
I have received a few emails from posters to post my technique on mechanics for throw to 2nd. While the post is kinda long and very detailed I hope it will be of help. The technique is taught to all m ...
Slowing Down The Running Game - Catching Coach (length=5557)
Here in New England most of the u13 is 60/90. The better catchers I see can pop between 2.8-3.0. Pitchers are so new to holding runners it sometimes doesn't even matter. The biggest concern I have is ...
Tag Play at Plate - Catching Coach (length=1132)
Here’s how I teach this play at all levels. 1.After ball hit catcher moves 3 feet up third base line 2.Left foot is set 4-6inches inside the baseline in fair territory 3.Left foot is pointed straight ...
The Ten Unwritten Rules of Calling Balls and Strikes - Catching Coach (length=6432)
Now from a Catching Coach's Perspective. Here is an article I have written on receiving that covers many of these issues. Don’t Ever Let your Catchers Frame a Pitch! Proper Receiving for Catchers Uti ...
play at the plate - ateamwife (length=1432)
I know this same thing keeps coming up but last night our catcher has the ball in his glove and moves to the third base side of home plate (he blocking the plate maybe 2 feet from the plate). The catc ...
slowing down the run part 2 - Memphis (length=1874)
Having the SS block the runner's view is somewhat cheesy. You don't ever see it done at higher levels which should make you wonder - why? It's silly! To keep a runner close at 2nd, a team need only ha ...