Catching

Throwing Footwork for Catchers

Instructions

• Draw an upside-down 'T' from the point of home plate as a guide for the feet for throws to second
• Catcher in full gear, starting in the action stance with both feet on the cross of the 'T'
• Coach/partner throws baseballs from 40 feet in front of the catcher
• Catcher catches the ball, turns the glove so the opening now faces the bare hand and takes the ball out with a four-seam grip (rather than using the glove to "flip" it into the hand)
• Catcher moves to the stem of the 'T' for the throw and gains ground toward second base
• Repeat 5 times and rotate catchers

At a Glance
  • Duration 5 minutes
  • Players 1-2 players
  • Difficulty Intermediate
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Catcher’s gear
    • Baseballs (at least 5)