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Catching Mechanics

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 catching practice as a chore rather than an opportunity to improve.

1. Stance - right foot even with the instep of the left foot; toes pointed out slightly
2. Low, relaxed position:

arms extended, elbows slightly bent, outside of your knees
thighs parallel to the ground
glove hand should have the thumb up
meat hand should be behind your back with nobody on base; with men on base, [...]

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