Need some DFP assistance. Due to lack of a true secondary catcher DD's coach has started utilizing her to catch (along with P and 1B). She's a pretty natural athlete and has taken to the position well. And enjoys it. Obviously, she makes the beginner mistakes of someone who's never played the position. When to pick vs block, how to chase passed balls down, when to stand behind the plate vs in front based on the play, etc. I've helped her best I can in terms of trial by fire. Luckily, because she pitches, she has visually seen her catchers work and has a baseline. She has a strong arm so hard throws to the bases isn't an issue. But, getting them out fast and lower needs help.
So.....where can we start in terms of helping her get better from a fundamentals standpoint. Positioning, foot work, glove work, mechanics for throwing from a crouch or the knees.
If there's already a topic like this please point me in the right direction and I'll let this post die. I did some searching and couldn't quite find an "all-in-one" type post. And if it helps to get some video I'll do my best for when she plays the position again.
Thanks in advance.
So.....where can we start in terms of helping her get better from a fundamentals standpoint. Positioning, foot work, glove work, mechanics for throwing from a crouch or the knees.
If there's already a topic like this please point me in the right direction and I'll let this post die. I did some searching and couldn't quite find an "all-in-one" type post. And if it helps to get some video I'll do my best for when she plays the position again.
Thanks in advance.
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