The way I remember the video is that right foot is centered AND THEN THE HIPS TURN TO 2nd...This portion of the move is where a lot of power is generated....As she becomes more comfortable (and quicker) with the move she will develope a rythm which will also add some zip
That girl should play up to 16u...As for the 99% that don't start for their varsity...They would get the additional time that most need to develop.....By the way, I feel like the hitters need this period as well to develop stategies against tough pitching
I REALLY like the Dave Weaver video and recommend it as the BEST method for training your catchers....One item that I teach is that on throws that are from the right side (as well as close plays) the catcher should be closer to the plate and less up the line. On a very close play or a throw...
I think the schedule you described is PLENTY...I would suggest to let her get her pitching fix by working on pitching related items that could be done while resting the arm...ei: Practive using fingers to create and control spin just tossing a ball up....or fielding bunts....reviewing video of...
I agree...In fact for 12u I really prefer that it be out of the zone.....Started at the outside black to a right handed hitter and landing on the catcher's right toe is exactly what I'm looking for. In this location if it's hit at all, it's usually foul.
It is true that the pitch location should be the primary factor in determining front or back....Both should be practiced because moving in front is a more direct route if the pitch location allows (for a RH catcher)....Also, provides a better angle for pickoffs....Another thing that is more of a...
For location I use....To a right handed batter
1...UP and In
2...Up and Out
3...Down and In
4..Down and Out
Closed Fist.....Down the middle and God help us
The reference to a right hand batter is just to help you picture the spot....Location is the same regardless of which side the batter is...
At that age and thru 12u There are issues with hand size versus ball size that can effect spin in that way, There are others on here that know much more than me on the subject but I would think that if that spin is really consistent it would be a good thing (and easy to correct as she grows...
Except for the last pitcher shown they are just brushing the thigh compared to what we are dealing with. I believe in watching the best and doing what works for them but since their are MANY other high level pitchers that do not have this habit I don't think that it is critical to their...
I agree with Coach Weaver (on most things relating to catching skills and philosophy)...I will tell you though that for the last couple of years (our girls are 2nd year 12u now) several of our quicker girls are instructed to run til they see the catcher catch the ball and don't stop if they see...
This is how it has been with every good catcher that I have been around......It's like once they try it they never want to play anything else. AND A LOT OF THEM DIDN'T REALLY WANT TO TRY IT...Personally, I got stuck back their as a fill in while attending the game of an older friend (when I was...
At 8u it is VERY good training to do the footwork for throwing to 2nd every time the catcher throws back to the pitcher. This builds muscle memory that will take over latter when there is no time to think....Also I would order the traing videos from the New England Catching Camp TODAY!! They...