Catching Tips & Drills
DRILL
 Backstop - Chris
drill for catchers to work on retrieving balls near the backstop and making the play at the plate
Bounce at Plate - Pam
gives catchers practice fielding balls that bounce at the plate
Catcher's Circle - Loran Zenonian
gives catchers practice blocking balls with their body
Catcher's Paddle - Corky McGarrity
teaches catchers quickness, coordination, and helps overcome the fear of incoming pitches
Drawing a Cross - Diana J
drill for catchers to practice popping up to throw on steals
Garbage Can - Raymond O'Donnell
gives catchers practice throwing to the bases
Hoop - Bill Shupe
develops accurate throws and gives the catcher a target area to throw to
Ping Pong - Gretchen
teaches the catchers to keep the ball in front of them at all times no matter where the ball goes
Pop-Up - Jolly Molly
gives catchers practice fielding pop-ups
Reaction - Lisa Ottum
two drills to help improve a catcher's reaction time
Repetition - Weazell
gives catchers lots of practice fielding different kinds of balls
Second Base Steal - Megan
sitaution drill helps catchers deal with runners stealing second base
Second Base Throw Down - Sara
drills for strengthening and quickening throw downs to second base
Side to Side Speed - Robert Cogley
Drill to to enhance a catcher's speed and the ability to move from side to side quickly
SOFT / QUICK HANDS - Pete Giangiulio
Drill to help catchers NOT drop the ball
Soft Hands Drill for Catchers - Josh Donelson
Teach quick reflexes and soft hands for catchers
Trio - Jenny
focuses on speed and accuracy for the catcher, short stop and pitcher
Wild Ball - Raymond
drill for catchers to practice fielding wild balls
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