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  1. chazbz1

    Innards

    I received permission to show the "innards" of Vinci's catchers mitts. This photo illustrates the differences in Vinci's padding to that of a Nokona. Both gloves have been broke in and over a year old. Vinci on the left and Nokona on the right. To me, these are the two loudest gloves when the...
  2. chazbz1

    New Catcher's Mitt From Vinci for Younger Hands

    Vinci has come out with their "entry level" catcher's mitt for under $100. This is the same great Vinci quality with softer padding and softer leather. Vinci's Fortus Series catcher's mitt comes in 32.5" and features black/brown leather construction. This mitt is not the throw away mitt other...
  3. chazbz1

    Cool Catcher

    Here's another great gizzy for catchers to keep them cool... Cool Catcher gel pad holder for goalie-style masks... Check them out at Coolcatcher.com
  4. chazbz1

    Row To Know

    Has anyone else used Row To Know Defensive Strategy cards? One of my 9 year old Catcher loves hers! We have more on them on ACC's FB page
  5. chazbz1

    Schutt Scorpion Catcher's Gear Update

    One of the things I enjoy about attending Kansas City's NSC Coach's Clinic every year is checking out the new stuff! I have been honored to represent Vinci locally at the event and had the opportunity to visit with some wonderful coaches... But I love to check out the new catcher's gear! I...
  6. chazbz1

    DEEP vs SHALLOW POCKETS

    I didn't want to hijack fastpitchparent03's post, but Eric's pictures motivated me to delve a little further into glove selection. I have worked with over 200 fastpitch catchers and watched a good many more over the years. So I have seen a few catcher's gloves to boot. Below is the picture from...
  7. chazbz1

    New England Catching Camp Coming to Kansas City!

    Mackenzie and I are excited to once again instruct with Jay and Kevin Weaver at Bases Loaded Fastpitch in Olathe KS. January 24-25, 2015. We already have several catchers registered from 5 states. The farthest will be traveling over 800 miles. (One way!) I mention the distance because if you...
  8. chazbz1

    Figuring Your Catcher's Fielding Percentage

    KEEPING STATS ON YOUR CATCHER? When our daughter first started catching it seemed so difficult to get a straight answer on how to keep stats on her defensively to track her stats for when she would become a world famous catcher a get a full ride scholarship. While some ACC catchers have been...
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    Catcher Myth #53 Catchers Should Set up in a Low Stance For Drop or Drop Curve Pitch

    Catcher Myth #53 Catchers should set up in a low stance for drop or drop curve pitches.... Catchers that use a high-hip stance with runners on base are often coached or encouraged to change their stance when calling for a drop ball, drop curve or knuckle ball. The coach's thinking is logical...
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    Catcher Myth #27 Catcher's Should take their Mask Off...

    Catcher Myth #27 Catcher's should take their mask off when the ball is in play... Years ago with the design of catcher's masks, this was a true statement. Today this thought is no more acceptable than putting your infant on your lap when driving or not using your seat belts. We are much more...
  11. chazbz1

    Spring Reminder for Catchers

    Here in the mid-west tournament play is ramping up. Starting temps in the mornings are in the 30's and 40's! In reviewing tournament games with my catchers, a few details seem to be forgotten over the winter months and I thought I would share these details with you.... Protect your throwing...
  12. chazbz1

    Blocking from No-Runner-On Stacne

    When I first start working with catchers on blocking, we work from a high-hip, runner-on stance. Getting the block down with runners on base is first priority. Often catchers, parents and especially coaches want to know why we aren't working on blocks from a low-hip no-runner-on stance. It's...
  13. chazbz1

    It's That Time of Year...

    It's that time of year again... The days are warmer, outside practices are ramping up, tournaments are once again populating the calendar and well meaning coaches, assistant coaches and parents may be encouraging their team's catchers to adopt a very unsafe practice... Take your mask off...
  14. chazbz1

    It's That Time of Year

    It's that time of year again... The days are warmer, outside practices are ramping up, tournaments are once again populating the calendar and well meaning coaches, assistant coaches and parents may be encouraging their team's catchers to adopt a very unsafe practice... Take your mask off...
  15. chazbz1

    Evo Shield Wrist Guard Video

    What started off as a video review of receiving and blocking skills ended up being a commercial of the effectiveness of the Evo Shield wrist guard. Please note there are at least two types. One that is more of a compression sleeve for support and the one featured here. It has a thin, pliable...
  16. chazbz1

    Does High Level Throwing Pattern Drills Work?

    In a follow up to the post in KCFastpitch"Time to Replace "L" Drills for Throwing" We decided to put high level throwing patterns trianing to the test... We worked with several of our catchers on throwing in the last month... especially with fastpitch. We started a baseline with our catchers...
  17. chazbz1

    Catcher's Mitt Break In

    I remember years ago when we got Mackenzie's first catcher's mitt and began to break it in.... We had a lot of well meaning advice given to us. We were told to run over it with our car or truck a few times, bake it in the oven after applying a spray treatment or shaving cream, put it in a tub of...
  18. chazbz1

    Merry Christmas!

    That's it... Just Merry Christmas! May your holidays be awesome! -Chaz :D
  19. chazbz1

    No Gear Blocking Drill

    Here's and idea for winter bound catchers to get their blocking practice in without tearing up the house! :D http://youtu.be/2UW_Ti5vLHs
  20. chazbz1

    Catcher's Clinic Update

    We are excited to team up with Jay and Kevin at NECC for our next catching camp. Please check out the Announcements Section for full details!

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