You must be the pitchers Dad writer was referring to. I have daughters that pitch and catch. The problem with catchers is that they get lazy and don’t “sell out” and hit their knees on low pitches in the dirt. They are supposed to get in front of the ball and block it that is a big part of their job.
I understand they have equipment on, and it’s hot and cumbersome but that’s the position they chose.
Too much “bull fighter” mentality out there I’ll just try and backhand the ball without moving to get in front of it. They wear all that equipment for a reason. Get in front of the ball and block the damn thing!!!
Now one thing that shouldn’t be the catchers responsibility is running down to 1st in full gear to back-up throw to 1st. Crazy to expect that from catcher. Let right fielder get a little exercise and back-up 1st base. Makes so much more sense.
I agree with RF backing up throw. Makes much more sense! My daughter is a pretty good blocker. Honestly I think as a catcher it’s her strongest asset. I noticed that she seems to drop and block and move in the dirt a little more than I notice other catchers. It seems almost every low pitch she’s dropping. (Her catching coach drilled this into her at an early age-Do not backhand it! Do not be lazy.) I was starting to wonder if she’s dropping her knees too much. Apparently not. The result is no passed balls. She doesn’t throw much. She says it’s because she doesn’t have to.
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