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Basic blocking

Catchers

MediumAbout 5 min1–2 + coachCATF001

Dropping to block a ball in the dirt: chest over the ball, chin down, glove in the gap.

Original drill sheet (CATF001)

Set up

Steps

1. Coach throws a ball into the dirt in front of the catcher
2. Get behind it and drop to the knees
3. Chest over the ball, chin down, glove covering the gap
4. Put the ball aside, back in the stance

Coaching points

• Chest over the ball
• Chin down
• Glove closes the gap between the knees

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