I am working with three 10u catchers on a select team. We have been working through all the techniques in the NECC video. The girls have come so far in the past few months. The girls just love learning all the new items. Each girl has a copy of the video and they watch it at home on their own because they want to.
Recently we have been working on our throw downs to second and third. The girls have the correct technique and footwork for the transfer and setup. When we practice our technique and throws with the ball starting in the glove they are so quick. However when we got to any live pitching, their speed from catching the ball, through transfer, and throw drops drastically.
Does anyone have any drills to help work on getting the speed back close to the speed they show when not having live pitching?
With their arms not being as strong as older girls the few "seconds" that they take to transition, setup, and start their throw are preventing them from throwing anyone out. The other coaches are getting frustrated because they aren't seeing progress as in the end result. (The other coaches have admitted they don't know much about catching technique.) I however am seeing amazing progress in these girls and want to see them succeed.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Recently we have been working on our throw downs to second and third. The girls have the correct technique and footwork for the transfer and setup. When we practice our technique and throws with the ball starting in the glove they are so quick. However when we got to any live pitching, their speed from catching the ball, through transfer, and throw drops drastically.
Does anyone have any drills to help work on getting the speed back close to the speed they show when not having live pitching?
With their arms not being as strong as older girls the few "seconds" that they take to transition, setup, and start their throw are preventing them from throwing anyone out. The other coaches are getting frustrated because they aren't seeing progress as in the end result. (The other coaches have admitted they don't know much about catching technique.) I however am seeing amazing progress in these girls and want to see them succeed.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!