C A T C H I N G
Backstop
drill for catchers to work on retrieving balls near the backstop and making the play at the plate
Bounce at Plate
gives catchers practice fielding balls that bounce at the plate
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Drills to Help Catchers Reinforce Their Skills
Bunt Drills for Catchers
Catcher's Circle
gives catchers practice blocking balls with their body
Catchers hand positions during throws
Catcher's Paddle
teaches catchers quickness, coordination, and helps overcome the fear of incoming pitches
Drawing a Cross
drill for catchers to practice popping up to throw on steals
Garbage Can
gives catchers practice throwing to the bases
Help for catchers that blink
Exercises for catcher's eye
Hoop
develops accurate throws and gives the catcher a target area to throw to
Ping Pong
teaches the catchers to keep the ball in front of them at all times no matter where the ball goes
Pop-Up
gives catchers practice fielding pop-ups
Reaction
two drills to help improve a catcher's reaction time
Repetition
gives catchers lots of practice fielding different kinds of balls
Second Base Steal
situation drill helps catchers deal with runners stealing second base
Second Base Throw Down
drills for strengthening and quickening throw downs to second base
Side to Side Speed
Drill to to enhance a catcher's speed and the ability to move from side to side quickly
SOFT / QUICK HANDS
Drill to help catchers NOT drop the ball
Soft Hands Drill for Catchers
Teach quick reflexes and soft hands for catchers
Throwing out the Runner
Trio
focuses on speed and accuracy for the catcher, short stop and pitcher
Up & Down Drill
Wild Ball
drill for catchers to practice fielding wild balls