The Catching Guy

These catcher initiated timing picks are becoming an almost nightly occurrence. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… if you’re not incorporating these into your games, you should be! #catcherslife #catcherscamp #thelifeofacatcher

Here is a mash up of catchers on a knee with their foot tucked in vs. kicked out like a lot of catchers are doing now. Again, you do you. We discuss this at every camp. I’ll be in Phoenix at the end of the month. Message me & I’ll get you what you need. #catchertraining

You should be putting yourself in the best position to get a strike call while still be able to move to block (and perform any other responsibilities). That set up can be different for everyone. You do you! Use the set up that works for YOU. (Cont.)

CATCHERS- SHOW YOUR TEAMMATES THE WAY! One of my favorite graphics! Lead by example. Be the first one to practice, the gym and the classroom. Be the hardest working, be the strongest, be the smartest, be the field general! #leadership #thelifeofacatcher #fieldgeneral

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@BaseballQuotes1 The catchers view is the best view! 🔥

This catchers view of an Ichiro Suzuki double is amazing 😍

@BaseballQuotes1 Ya, that was alright…

Just an insane play for a catcher to make

Some places the weather is already beautiful but in other places, like where I’m from in northern Nevada, it’s still snowing. The beginning of the season can be chilly! Catcher parents… Message me “BLANKET” & I’ll get you what you need! #catcherswag #catcherslife #catchers

a red flag for the umpire). If you turn the volume up you can hear the directions and feedback I was giving during this session. 🔥 Is it only me or is elite receiving fun to watch!? 🤷‍♂️ #catchertraining #catcherslife #catchingdrills

4. Move the mitt to or through the catch keeping it subtle, quick and efficient. 5. Get your mitt to a consistent presentation location near the logo on your chest or chin area. 6. Work on keeping your body position/posture locked in (too much movement is (Cont.)

Thoughts on live receiving (machine or arm) after drill work… 1. Perform your whole routine including giving a sign. 2. Work on a consistent transition and give the pitcher a target while you transition. 3. Find a mitt load location that works for you, for that pitch. (Cont.)

2. 2lb MB flexion/extension & abduction/adduction 3. 2lb MB drop & catch w/ horizontal abduction/adduction 4. Band resisted shoulder work 5. 2lb MB rolling receiving 6. @ALLSTARSPORTS Anvil & 2lb wrist weight receiving “Wake up” your muscles to get them ready to work!

Do you mix in any balance & stability work and muscle activation before your drills? If not, you should be. In this video @edgar_quero26 is doing: 1. Foam pad balance & stability w/ weighted ball toss and catch (2-hands & 1-hand) (Cont.)

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on one side of the plate and then move as quickly as possible back to the other side to receive. Misfires happen more than we’d like. It’s important to practice receiving them and to keep strikes in the strike zone. #catchertraining #catcher #thelifeofacatcher

I wanted to force Edgar Quero to have his mitt moving away from the anticipated pitch location to make it more challenging to get back to the other side of the plate and pocket the ball. I found a great way to do this was to have him knock over a foam roller… (2/3)

🧵 THREAD- As coaches we need to be open minded and get creative sometimes to accomplish our goals. For this drill I wanted to simulate receiving misfires or pitches away from their anticipated location. (1/3)

Here are a series of exercises I did with Edgar Quero before our receiving drills. They are more challenging than he makes them look. If you’re not mixing in vision training exercises into your workouts, you should be! #catchertraining #catchers #catcherslife

If you’ve followed me for a while you know I’m a huge proponent of vision training. Having good hand eye coordination, reaction time & tracking will all translate into better pocket awareness, consistency and receiving success. (Cont.)

I’M COING BACK TO SEATTLE THIS SUMMER! If you weren’t able to make it last summer, make it happen this summer because I don’t know when I’ll be back. If ever. Message me “PNW” & I’ll get you what you need!

Happy National Catchers Day! #Catchers