Catching Techniques

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.

Generally, when the ball is moving, it should be scooped using both the glove and hand. When the ball is not moving then you may use the barehand method. When picking up the ball it is important to think of your hand as a corkscrew or pitchfork and either ’screw’ or ‘fork’ the [...]

There are two methods to use when fielding bunts down the third base line. The first is take a small jab step with your left foot and go out and round the ball (always staying to the left of the ball). Get your right plant foot behind the ball, scoop and throw. The [...]

When runners are on base, we have to be in position for a possible steal or bunt. This is called the secondary stance. Your feet should be wider apart, weight up on the balls of your feet. Right toes about even with the left instep. Legs parallel to the ground, your rear end [...]

With nobody on base, you should catch in the most comfortable position. This is called the primary position. Generally this is when your feet are shoulder width apart, throwing hand behind your back (for protection) Catching hand should be slightly outside your knee, catching arm should be out in front with a slight [...]