Catchers Offseason

[PitchingDude]

I work with pitchers only so I don't have a clue as to what a catcher should be doing once her season has ended. I know for a pitcher, she must fix any bad habits she has developed as well as improve her existing pitches, plus develop new ones. I expect my students to work at least 5 days a week if they want to be the best. I do expect them to take some down time to prevent burnout but come back strong and work hard til the season is back in swing. I have had parents ask me for advice on what catchers need to do in the offseason. I've been asked how many days a week should a catcher be working in the offseason, I honestly don't know. Any input would be gladly passed along to needy parents. Thanks!

P.S. What catcher training resources would you recommend?

 

[shockcoach]

I recommend getting the New England Catching Clinic video. No, I HIGHLY recommend it.

 

[gilbo]

I recommend getting the New England Catching Clinic video. No, I HIGHLY recommend it.

another + for this

i would attend NECC clinic, if they are going to your area of the US.

 

[BrianMonk]

I have catchers in my family and the best thing to do is cross-training, especially if you are old enough to lift weights (sophomore plus in HS).

This is good but it could also be done by say .....an 8-year old.

 

[shockcoach]

We would do one catcher's clinic a week. With that being said, the drills in the NE video do not involve a lot of throwing.