Hey baseball enthusiasts! Coach Justin from Ultimate Baseball Training shares essential catcher drills to elevate your game. Footwork is key, distinguishing average players from elite catchers. One MLB scout told of a catcher he knew who had many great skills, but because of his slow footwork, scouts passed on him. This potentially cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars! Let’s dive into these drills to boost your catching skills!
Catcher Footwork Drills
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Clap Drill: With a partner, react to claps by turning as if throwing to second base. Focus on squaring your shoulders and feet to your target.
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Rapid Feet Drill: Set up five baseballs in a line, about two feet apart. Practice popping up from a crouch position and transferring, maintaining a low stance and square feet.
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Crouched Walks: While watching TV, practice giving signs and moving in your crouch position. Walk forward, backward, and sideways to build stamina and comfort.
These drills will make you feel more comfortable in a catcher’s crouch. You can do the crouched walks at home. The other drills will help you build quickness and stamina to make the throws to second base.
Consistent practice will lead to significant improvements in your catching abilities. For more tips on improving your baseball skills, visit BaseballSkillsHub.com.