Place the hula-hoop upright over second base(a coach will hold it) and instruct your catcher to make her throw from homeplate through the hoop. This develops accurate throws.

The second part of the drill, you can put a pitcher on the mound and practice pitching and then have the pitcher duck when the catcher throwsthe ball down to second base. This helps make a good pitcher/catcher connection.

The same drill can be used at third base. This drill gives the catcher a target area to throw to. Use a player to act as backup behind the hoop.

Submitted by: Bill Shupe