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Basic receiving, no glove

Catchers

EasyAbout 5 min1–2 + coachCATF002

Soft hands: let the ball come to the hand instead of reaching for it.

Original drill sheet (CATF002)

Set up

Catcher in gear, no glove, throwing hand behind the back. Coach 3 m away with tennis balls.

You need: Catcher's gear, tennis balls

Steps

  1. Coach tosses softly down the middle
  2. Let the ball travel to a relaxed hand
  3. Catch it like an egg
  4. Toss it back, ten each

Coaching points