Catching
No Glove Exchange
Instructions
• Catcher in full gear, no glove, in catching position (home plate optional)
• Coach/partner 10 feet in front of the catcher with baseballs
• Coach/partner tosses the ball softly to the catcher
• Catcher receives the ball with bare hand, gets into throwing position toward 2nd base, pivoting the back foot, and throws to 2nd base
• Catcher’s glove knee, hip and shoulder, should all be pointed at 2nd base
• Catcher tosses the ball back to coach/partner and gets reset in catching position
• Partners switch after 10 repetitions
At a Glance
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Duration 5 minutes
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Players 1-2 players
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Difficulty Intermediate
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Catcher’s gear with glove
- Baseballs (at least 2)
