Catching

Cross Partner Framing

Instructions

• Two catchers in full gear on their knees 10 feet apart beside each other (home plates optional)
• Coaches/partners with bucket of baseballs 30 feet in front of each catcher
• Coaches/partners throws the ball to the catcher diagonal from them
• Catcher catches each ball and holds the pitch to make it look like a strike (keep inside the window)
• As catcher receives the ball, they should try to get their glove around the ball so that the pitch looks closer to the plate (frame the pitch)
• Catcher places each ball off to the side and gets ready to receive the next throw

At a Glance
  • Duration 5 minutes
  • Players 2 players
  • Difficulty Advanced
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Catcher’s gear and gloves
    • Bucket of baseballs (at least 10)