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Blocking footwork, no ball

At home Catchers

EasyAbout 5 minOn your own

The catcher's drop to block, practised with no ball until it is automatic.

Set up

Steps

1. Drop to the knees straight down, glove covering the gap between them
2. Back to the stance
3. Drop to the left, turning the chest back to the plate
4. Drop to the right, the same

Coaching points

• Glove fills the gap between the knees
• Chin tucked
• Chest turned to the plate on the sides

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