Catching Drill: Basic Receiving (Baseball)
Foundational catching drill using tennis balls and no glove to develop soft hands and proper receiving technique.
Instructions
Catcher in full gear, no glove, in catching position (home plate optional) Coach/partner with tennis 10 feet in front of the catcher Coach/partner throws the ball softly down the middle of the plate Catcher keeps their glove hand relaxed, with their throwing hand behind their back Catcher focuses on letting the ball travel to them instead of reaching out to get it, and staying soft with their hands, like they are catching an egg Catcher tosses each ball back to the coach/partner and partners rotate after 10 repetitions
Coaching Points
- No glove - catch with bare receiving hand
- Let the ball travel to you, don't reach
- Soft hands like catching an egg
- Feel the ball, don't stab at it
- This develops true soft hands
- Foundation for all receiving skills
At a Glance
- Catcher’s gear
- tennis balls (at least 5)
- can use baseballs
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