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Receiving and framing

Catchers

MediumAbout 10 minCatchers + feeder

Catching the pitch so it stays in the zone. The single most valuable catcher skill.

Set up

Steps

1. Ten balls in the middle, stick each one
2. Ten on each edge, glove beats the ball to the spot
3. Ten low, catch with the glove turned up
4. Finish with ten random

Coaching points

• Relaxed hand until the last moment
• Catch the outer half of the ball
• Hold it still for one second

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