Even for the fan that walks up and watches a fast pitch softball game for the very first time, it’s easy to see how important the softball catcher is. What seems like a very simplistic position is, in fact, very complex. But very few people understand the complex training that it takes to develop a great catcher.
The rules state that a softball catcher cannot go past the back line of the batter’s box. So one thing that we tell our catchers is they have to watch and see where the hitter positions herself. Now, this is a very important point. The farther away from the plate you have your catcher, the tougher it is on the umpire because you’re also pushing the umpire back when you move away. So the catcher wants to stay as tight to the plate as the hitter will let them.
In today’s video blog post, I have put together a fantastic set of catcher drills that will help your player get more comfortable many aspects of softball catching, including conditioning, blocking, targeting and framing, and much more!
Getting Your Catcher Warmed Up & Ready for Practice
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