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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
- Partner tosses to the middle, then the edges, then low
- Catch with a relaxed hand and hold it still
- Ten to each spot
Coaching points
- Relaxed hand until the last moment
- Catch the outer half of the ball
- Stick it, do not yank it
Common mistake. Stabbing at the ball with the glove.
Adjust it
EasierNo glove, soft ball, middle only.
HarderPartner mixes the spots without saying where.