Greenmonsters
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Last one - shifted inside to center low pitch in runners on stance
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Last one - shifted inside to center low pitch in runners on stance
- Jun 19, 2012
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Wow. Those pictures are worth a 1000 words. Really helps awnser some questions for me. See a couple things that my DD doesn't do consistently and one is definitely a wider stance.
So I would assume she(your DD) gives a sign comes up and is up for 10secs between pitches?
So I would assume she(your DD) gives a sign comes up and is up for 10secs between pitches?
- Jun 19, 2012
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Thanks for the video and knowledge I know my DD will appreciate it as much as I do we with a very visual learners. This will help.
I was feeling rather discouraged and lost in the process this will truly help.
I was feeling rather discouraged and lost in the process this will truly help.
With no runners on you can actually let the butt sink a little more. Watch MLB catchers. That saves some wear and tear on the legs, especially if the catcher has to catch in more than one game per day. 
You just have to be sure you can get up in case of a bunt.
The raised stance not only helps with blocking but also makes it easier to get up to chase a bunt or to throw runners out. You basically want to raise your center of gravity (which is low and in the back for females) high enough so you don't have to lift it when you're trying to get to your feet. It's already up. Makes a huge difference when hundredths of a second can be the difference between out and safe.
You just have to be sure you can get up in case of a bunt.
The raised stance not only helps with blocking but also makes it easier to get up to chase a bunt or to throw runners out. You basically want to raise your center of gravity (which is low and in the back for females) high enough so you don't have to lift it when you're trying to get to your feet. It's already up. Makes a huge difference when hundredths of a second can be the difference between out and safe.
With runner on, we have our catchers tuck their throwing hand thumb into their fist and place it behind the glove. Thoughts on this?
That's something I've actually found interesting, to see how it has evolved over time. When I was a catcher (a long, long time ago) we kept our throwing hand behind the glove at all times. Then it changed to keep it behind the back, then behind the shinguard. Now some are advocating keeping it behind the glove again with runners on base. I believe that's what NECC teaches.
Not sure there's a right or wrong. It's all about whichever way enables the fastest transfer so you can make the fastest throw. I usually have catchers try both options to see the one that works best for them.
Not sure there's a right or wrong. It's all about whichever way enables the fastest transfer so you can make the fastest throw. I usually have catchers try both options to see the one that works best for them.
Yes, agreed. quicker transfers, keeps shoulders more squared all while protecting the hand.
Greenmonsters
Wannabe Duck Boat Owner
This is what NECC teaches and I am a strong advocate. If the runner doesn't go, the fist gets pulled back into the sternum area or vicinity for protection. No runners on, the throwing hand should be hidden/protected somewhere - where e.g., behind the behind the back, behind the knee/calf/ankle is a matter of personal preference/style. Regardless of stance and hand position, the most important thing is to have and keep it fisted (loosely with thumb inside) for protection from foul tips! IME, this requires lots of practice/reminding/nagging until it becomes ingrained!
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