Are too many balls getting past your catcher so that runners are either taking extra bases or worse yet - scoring?
It could be that your pitcher has an awesome drop ball, or that your catcher needs to learn the Keys...
I get this question a lot - How do you chart pitches if the catcher calls the game?
If you’ve ever wondered the same thing then uncover a simple method that allows you to chart from the dugout while your catcher...
In regards to catching a ball with 2 hands, there are some definite advantages: things like getting rid of the ball faster on a throw, or fielding balls with a lot of crazy spin.
But do you know the times when...
Knowing your catcher’s touch to touch times is crucial for not only throwing runners out but also in deciding if her throws are getting better.
Learn about touch times and how to improve your catcher’s release times.
As coaches, we want our...
Trying to get your catchers and
pitchers to talk to each other, try these 2 simple questions.
Instead of telling your catchers to “talk” – ask 2 questions
instead.
Recently I was struggling trying to
help a catcher talk to her pitcher. She wasn’t sure...
As a catcher, you’re working on blocking and
throwing and framing and all the fundamentals, but do you know the 8 ways you
can make your pitcher better without ever throwing more runners out!
Pitchers get all the attention, but every good pitcher...
Florida pitcher Kelly Barnhill warms up using an “insect looking thing”. Are you missing out on using what the WCWS teams use?
While you might not have all the players the teams in OKC do, you can certainly give your players...
When making a throw down to 2nd base, your catcher will probably need different footwork on an inside pitch than when she catches an outside pitch. Whenever a catcher receives the ball away from her throwing hand she can't take...
While catchers don’t seem to get a lot of coaching, they are HUGELY important to the outcome of a game. A great catcher helps make a great pitcher so discover 3 things to improve your catcher today!
Catching involves lots of...
"Invite the pitch" is a great way to think about how a catcher should set up for a pitcher. Everything the catcher does from her body positioning to how she holds her glove should be to help "invite the pitch"...
As the final level in our 7 level Coaching Certification Program, Level 7 provides coaches with the most advanced instruction in all 9 of the skills we cover within the program. But the question is, is this the right level...
Continuing on with our Coaching Certification Program overview, we're highlighting Level 6 in this issue so you can see if this contains the information you need.
This article looks inside Level 6 which is targeted toward more advanced coaches and players....