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07-14-2008, 05:08 AM
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What is the best blocking technique?
I've seen as many as 4 different ways to block the ball with the two most common ones being:
1) Sliding sideways - what is commonly taught 2) Kicking the feet real quick to get into blocking position (that has been quite effective on the few catchers using it that I have seen). What is the best blocking technique? Or the easiest one to teach to young catcher that is starting?
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07-27-2008, 09:30 PM
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I teach the same technique to catchers of all ages. The hands move first to the ball, the body then encircles the hands. The block show in the clip is used on fastballs in the dirt. The knees are basically landing on the line with where the feet used to be. If this had been a change, drop or curve in the dirt the catcher would have been blocking forward to get over the ball to keep it from bouncing over their head. I teach the fastball block first to get the basics down first. Video of Softball Blocking to Left - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Coach Weaver |
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11-04-2008, 12:11 AM
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Coach Weaver,
The video shows the catcher with her throwing hand behind her glove as opposed to behind her back. Is this someting you teach or is it a preference of the catcher? Or is it a technique used when runners are on base? Thanks Rich |
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11-04-2008, 01:04 AM
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I teach the throwing hand behind the glove whenever there are runners on base. It makes the transition to throwing and blocking significantly faster and more balanced then if it were behind their back. When no runners are on the hand then goes behind the back/leg. |
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