Catching for lessons

[iMlearning]

DD will be catching for a very good pitcher that's taking lessons soon and I was wondering the best way for her to take advantage of that. The pitcher has a lot of movement so I think this will be great for DD. These are paid lessons by the pitcher and I will probably be driving DD because of the distance. I'm planning on keeping my mouth shut if they allow me to watch but was wondering how to get the most out of this. Should she just focus on framing technique, maybe some in relaxed, some in ready stance; tell her to block everything? I just don't want to drive an hour for her to just "catch the ball." Any suggestions?
Oh, one more thing...DD gets into her ready stance every time the pitcher throws a change-up... I noticed it the other day and she said because it's easier to block. Is this alright if she waits to pop into that position so she doesn't give off what the pitch might be?

 

[quincy]

To the 2nd point, if she thinks the batters are cueing on her just do it on a FB too, she becomes in control.

 

[InsidePitch]

DD catches for a current D1 and a couple pitchers committed to D1s. She is relaxed but blocks everything, sets up for the pitch and gives feedback to the coach when asked.

I don't have to drive DD anymore to these. They pick her up and bring her home. I get a kick out of how journeyman it all seems. These are kids who take it seriously and work hard at their craft and often there is no coach.

 

[iMlearning]

I've watched a lot of girls catching during warm ups etc... and they don't block...seems like a great time to practice blocking.

 

[InsidePitch]

What level are you talking about and do they have full gear on? Plus I also think it depends on the kid. Some catchers don't want anything behind them.

 

[iMlearning]

What level are you talking about and do they have full gear on? Plus I also think it depends on the kid. Some catchers don't want anything behind them.

It's 18U...

 

[InsidePitch]

Someone should remind them that coaches watch all the time, not just game time. Poor or lackadaisical warms up don't reflect well on one's work ethic. (do we still use that word? With historical use in Bull Durham, I might us lollygag any minute.)

 

[Greenmonsters]

Sounds like a good opportunity to work on getting better and develop greater stamina! My advice would be to use the runner's on stance/be prepared to block until she needs a rest, then use the no runners on stance.

 

[Greenmonsters]

Someone should remind them that coaches watch all the time, not just game time. Poor or lackadaisical warms up don't reflect well on one's work ethic. (do we still use that word? With historical use in Bull Durham, I might us lollygag any minute.)

Lollygagging is no good, but candlesticks are always good.

 

[riseball]

My niece makes the most of it and since she knows what I am teaching she provides great feedback to both me and the pitcher during a lesson.