- Feb 7, 2013
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Eric F - I know some catchers like your DD work their tail off to get better at catching but in my DD's time in the sport, not one catcher I can think of worked harder at catching than the better pitcher's on the staff. For example, DD is/was a typical pitcher who when first learning to pitch, would pitch almost every day for months at a time, pretty much year round. Many pitchers go to weekly pitching lessons and over time practice on average 3 to 4 times a week for an hour each session. The catchers I know will go to an occasional lesson and/or catching camp, but most of their work is in team practice or games. Case in point, our HS varsity catcher is above average but does not practice catching unless its at a HS practice or game. She is serviceable but could be much better with weekly private lessons and practices. The HS pitchers don't have that luxury. For my DD to stay in top pitching form she has to practice regularly and goes to see a PC every other week, year round. DD will not play in college but she still has to put in lots of work to be a starter.