Catching is a critical skill for any baseball player looking to control the game from behind the plate. This drill focuses on refining your fastball receiving technique to ensure clean catches and confident play.
Master Fastball Receiving with Perfect Technique
This session emphasizes a new transfer progression designed to help catchers improve their receiving skills, particularly with fastballs. Perfecting this technique can lead to better control and confidence behind the plate.
Key Takeaways and Drills
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Proper Stance: Start in a balanced, athletic stance, ready to move.
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Soft Hands: Focus on receiving the ball with soft hands to cushion the impact.
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Framing: Practice framing pitches to help guide the umpire’s call.
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Transfer: Work on a quick and efficient transfer from glove to throwing hand.
Consistent practice of these drills will enhance your ability to handle fastballs and improve overall catching performance. Good receiving technique will improve your game and give you confidence to make your pitchers better.
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