Catching
Rapid Fire Receiving
Instructions
• Catcher in full gear in catching position (home plate optional)
• 3 other group members 20 feet away to the left, middle, and right of the catcher
• Group members throw balls to catcher one after another starting with the group member to the right of the catcher (right→middle→left→repeat)
• Catcher receives the ball and drops it quickly to receive the next ball from the next group member in the rotation
• Players rotate at the catching position after each player has thrown the catcher 3 balls (9 total)
At a Glance
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Duration 5 minutes
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Players 1-4 players
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Difficulty Advanced
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Catcher’s gear and gloves
- Baseballs (at least 3 per group member)