Baseball Catching Drills

Reaction Drill
Purpose
To work on reaction time for pop ups and increase alertness
Equipment:
Bucket of Baseballs, catcher’s gear, Field
Procedure
* Catcher at home plate in crouch position.
* Coach is 5 feet in front of catcher with a ball in each hand.
* With a flick of the [...]

Baseball Catching Skills

PRIMARY STANCE (No Runners On)
When there are no runners on, the catching stance should be a comfortable crouch, compact and relaxed.
Move your entire body to the location of the desired pitch, with your off-hand behind your back.
SECONDARY STANCE (Runners On)
Any time there is a threat of a runner stealing, you should be in the secondary [...]

Catching Tips

PRIMARY STANCE (No Runners On)
When there are no runners on, the catching stance should be a comfortable crouch, compact and relaxed.
Move your entire body to the location of the desired pitch, with your off-hand behind your back.
SECONDARY STANCE (Runners On)
Any time there is a threat of a runner stealing, you should be in the secondary [...]