- Aug 2, 2011
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My daughter has been asked to catch by our 10U coach and we are learning quickly (Thanks to Eric F and the NECC video). But, there is one thing that cropped up that I can't figure out. I have seen references to 2 different types of stances. One is like the one I have seen in my version of the NECC video (it might be old, I got it on Ebay). It is a low stance where the catcher is in a crouch low to the ground. The other stance has the catcher's butt up quite a bit. This is a hard stance to maintain, but would put the catcher in a better position to throw quickly. I don't remember seeing this stance in the NECC video.
One of the coaches is telling her to stay in the crouch, but as the pitch is delivered to raise up. I am thinking that she should stay low the whole time. She's still mobile enough to block and make throws. I do see a benefit to having the butt raised somewhat, and, in my experiments, it seems like an extremely difficult position to hold for very long and would make the catcher tire much more quickly.
Also any movement would seem to distract the pitcher. Any input is much appreciated!!
One of the coaches is telling her to stay in the crouch, but as the pitch is delivered to raise up. I am thinking that she should stay low the whole time. She's still mobile enough to block and make throws. I do see a benefit to having the butt raised somewhat, and, in my experiments, it seems like an extremely difficult position to hold for very long and would make the catcher tire much more quickly.
Also any movement would seem to distract the pitcher. Any input is much appreciated!!