A big part of a catcher’s job is calling the pitches of the game. There is a right way and a wrong way to …

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Here’s a catching clip on how to set up using proper catching mechanics to receive a pitch.

Hopefully, this catching clip will show young baseball catchers how to catch a bullpen the right way. Too often, young catchers see bullpens and …

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Catching instructor Joe Wilkins puts his catchers through some receiving drills.

Catching Instructor Joe Wilkins takes his baseball catchers through blocking drills.

Catching Instructor Joe Wilkins takes his catchers through a throwing progression sequence.

Purpose:

To work on catchers positioning and ball blocking

Equipment:

Catcher’s gear

Procedure:

* Catcher at home plate in crouch position.

* Coach call location of pitch

* Catcher moves to …

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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 …

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Purpose:

To improve the ability of a catcher to react quickly to pop flies.

Equipment:

Baseball

Procedure:

* The catcher assumes the crouched position while a partner, standing directly …

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Purpose:

To work on pitched balls that are low in the dirt.

Equipment:

Tennis ball (or another type of softer ball), catcher’s gear

Procedure:

* Using a tennis ball, …

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