With pitcher son, starting at abt 12yo 'we' threw a mock set of hitters at the end of each practice/bullpen about 3x a week.
Bunter up first. What pitch to throw 1st/2nd/3rd? Why?
Slapper 2nd batter What pitches?
Home run hitter ,etc. etc.
Say the situation, make the pitch call, then how did you execute? Based on where you threw the last pitch, what pitch is next?
Keep going until you get 3 'outs'.
Could do the same with catchers as a group.
Bunter up first. What pitch to throw 1st/2nd/3rd? Why?
Slapper 2nd batter What pitches?
Home run hitter ,etc. etc.
Say the situation, make the pitch call, then how did you execute? Based on where you threw the last pitch, what pitch is next?
Keep going until you get 3 'outs'.
Could do the same with catchers as a group.