I love snap throws by catchers. However, everybody has to be on the same page. Catchers usually have a signal they use before they execute the play to make sure the infielders aren't surprised. The pitcher also should know so she can throw a pitch the catcher can handle to help the catcher...
How do your catchers setup for a drop ball?
1. Setup as low to the ground as possible?
2. Fingers up, heel of hand pointed to the ground to prevent thumb injuries?
3. Anticipate ball going into the dirt.
Thoughts suggestions?
My 11u daughter is having problems with the ball hitting the...
MAKO chest protector, according Easton's video, is setup for right handers. This is unfortunate because my daughter is a left hander. I hope Easton realizes that the paradigm is starting to change for left handed catchers and develops gear for left handed catchers as well. We'll probably be...
Looking to purchase new catching gear for my 11U daughter. She currently uses the Youth Easton catching gear. She liked the Easton set a lot and we are leaning towards the Easton Mako set. I am specifically worried about knee protection, heart and collar bone, most important a helmet that...
I'll give the steam a try. The mitt came with conditioning oil and we applied to the mitt. However, Vinci does recommend that you not oil it again for two weeks. Vinci advises that over conditioning the mitt with cause damage to it.
I have a 10u lefty catcher. Pop to pop for a good catcher with proper footwork ( no extra steps to the base she's throwing at) proper ball transfer (rip it out not glove flip) and a proper throw ( grip, and elbow above her shoulder) a one hop, no rainbow throw. You're looking at anything below 3...
Obviously once you've perfected the basics of receiving, blocking center left and right, framing, pitch calling, footwork for throw downs to 1st 2nd and 3rd, mastered the proper grip and arm positioning for throws, and finally calling defenses then you can start making it more challenging by...