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Bite the ball

Catchers

EasyAbout 5 min1–2 + coachCATF003

Blocking a tennis ball with the chin tucked to the chest.

Original drill sheet (CATF003)

Set up

Catcher in full gear in the stance. Coach 3 m away with tennis balls.

You need: Catcher's gear, glove, tennis balls

Steps

  1. Coach calls the block and bounces a tennis ball in
  2. Drop, chest over the ball, glove in the gap
  3. Chin stays down on the chest
  4. Ball aside, back in the stance

Coaching points

Adjust it

Harder

Coach moves back to 6 m and throws harder.