- Feb 27, 2019
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Looking for some views on catcher positioning for plays at home. I like to have my girls at the front of the box with foot on the third base corner. HC wants the girls to straddle home. Thoughts?
I agree with foot towards third, I didn't grow up playing any formal baseball, definitely was never coached on how to play. I have studied a lot of material recently so that I can best help my DD learn and get her where she needs to be. I'm the AC now and HC stated he grew up playing catcher and he wants them to straddle. I'm preparing my rebuttal, LOL!
Left foot near the 3B-side corner of the plate.
Doing it right...
Important detail - Toes of the left foot should always be pointed at the runner. This keeps impacts coming into the shin guard with the leg in a strong position.
Doing it wrong...
first, damn you for making my stomach turn on that second one just after lunch. but it illustrated point beautifully, and besides having shin guards facing potential contact, also, if runners foot does push on your foot, foot is moving in a motion ankel and knee were designed for , not sideways.
second, having toes pointed at runner also makes it earier to turn and apply tag (as opposed to toes pointed towards incoming ball from right side of field), less twisting.