Catching

Gaining Ground Footwork Drill

Drills:
2
Core Drill/Rank:
6
No. of people:
1+
Duration:
10 Reps
Frequency:
3 Rounds
Equipment:
Locations:

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Benefits to this Drill

Works on blocking form along with cutting down distance to ball in the dirt

Checking for proper body positioning and angle (creating a “C”)

Can also be used for lower body strength when working on recovery

Common Miscues

Chin is not down

Back is straight and not Curved

Glove is not down and back in catcher’s stance

No significant drive on the replacement of the feet

Identify the Standout

Glove is down and chin down

Body is in the shape of a “C”

Uses leg strength to get back up and approaches next back

Hip is down and not extended

In charge and intentional with the movements