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Receiving off soft toss

At home Catchers

EasyAbout 10 minOn your own

Catcher receiving at home with a partner tossing softly to different spots.

Set up

Catcher in a stance, partner 3 m away tossing underhand.

You need: Soft balls or tennis balls, a partner

Steps

  1. Partner tosses to the middle, then the edges, then low
  2. Catch with a relaxed hand and hold it still
  3. Ten to each spot

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

No glove, soft ball, middle only.

Harder

Partner mixes the spots without saying where.