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Catchingcoach
06-30-2008, 08:47 PM
I have been often asked about what mechanics I teach for the handling of pitches that are well to the glove side. The technique I teach does not include a jab step to the direction of the ball. I teach that no matter where the pitch is the footwork stays pretty much the same.

I am convinced that the hands are quicker then the feet and I just want the catcher to get the ball/glove to the throwing side then make the exchange. The footwork stays short and quick as if the pitch were down the middle.


The clip is pretty much self explanatory beyond that. Click the "Full Screen" and it plays a bit slower for a better look.


http://s115.photobucket.com/albums/n294/catchingcoach/Pitch%20to%20side%20Throw/?action=view&current=SidewidepitchafterLesson1-5-08.flv
cubsphill
06-30-2008, 08:49 PM
people have problem with the inside pitch? i always found that to be fairly easy to have quick feet on.
Catchingcoach
06-30-2008, 08:52 PM
people have problem with the inside pitch? i always found that to be fairly easy to have quick feet on.

I have many students come to me that take a jab step towards the ball, crossing the mid-line. This sending their body way left before they are able to even begin driving the front side towards 2nd.
cubsphill
06-30-2008, 09:03 PM
since youre posting now, hows my footwork?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/cubsphill/catching_june_28_1.gif
MatthewD44
06-30-2008, 09:03 PM
Coach, at what age is a good age for kids to come to your camp? I have a 10 year that just finished his 1st year catching and loves it. He wants to get better but I am kinda lost due to the fact that I didn't really play baseball past LL..
Catchingcoach
06-30-2008, 09:11 PM
since youre posting now, hows my footwork?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/cubsphill/catching_june_28_1.gif

I feel your right foot travels left too far. It almost lands were your left foot was. Should only travel to the mid-point between the two feet.
Catchingcoach
06-30-2008, 09:15 PM
Coach, at what age is a good age for kids to come to your camp? I have a 10 year that just finished his 1st year catching and loves it. He wants to get better but I am kinda lost due to the fact that I didn't really play baseball past LL..

Matthew,

I have found that if the basic fundamentals are learned while still on the small diamond the transition to the big diamond is significantly easier.

I have many students attend my clinics in the 8-10 age range.

We have had forum members come to our summer camp and have seen the session with the younger players and I know they were pleased to see how strong their skills could be at such a young age.
cubsphill
06-30-2008, 09:15 PM
could that be why my pop time is inconsistant? it varies from 1.94 to 2.1
Catchingcoach
06-30-2008, 09:18 PM
could that be why my pop time is inconsistant? it varies from 1.94 to 2.1


There are many factors that can make pop times vary from 1-3 tenths. On this particular clip your front side opens real early which will take some of your hips out of the throw, reducing some velocity.

Do you ever have shoulder pain that you have to deal with during the season?
cubsphill
06-30-2008, 09:22 PM
There are many factors that can make pop times vary from 1-3 tenths. On this particular clip your front side opens real early which will take some of your hips out of the throw, reducing some velocity.

Do you ever have shoulder pain that you have to deal with during the season?

very rarely. i do know that i have a problem with the hips opening early, often times in practice or putting in work outside of practice like in this clip, my throws are kind of "loopy" (i use loopy because i can not think of another term for it). on gameday my throws are usually very straight and everything just clicks together nicely
Catchingcoach
06-30-2008, 09:54 PM
very rarely. i do know that i have a problem with the hips opening early, often times in practice or putting in work outside of practice like in this clip, my throws are kind of "loopy" (i use loopy because i can not think of another term for it). on gameday my throws are usually very straight and everything just clicks together nicely

Do you have any video shot from the pitchers view?
cubsphill
06-30-2008, 10:45 PM
Do you have any video shot from the pitchers view?

no, i never even thought of that. next time i go out to video some catching, ill be sure to get some.
StraightGrain11
07-01-2008, 12:39 AM
I feel your right foot travels left too far. It almost lands were your left foot was. Should only travel to the mid-point between the two feet.
Their feet appear to be moving the same to me...am I missing something (like Pudge's foot is not actually going as far as it appears to be)? :noidea If you (or anybody) has the "technology" to "show" it, it would be greatly appreciated.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/cubsphill2/pudgecloser.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/cubsphill/catching_june_28_1.gif
I'm not saying you're wrong!!! You're the "catching guy" around here. :nod: I just like to see things for myself.
And I like that description (R-foot to the midpoint)...:think: What part (heel/instep/ball/toes) of the foot do you usually reference this to?
Catchingcoach
07-01-2008, 05:51 AM
no, i never even thought of that. next time i go out to video some catching, ill be sure to get some.


Actually, look at the clip I have the link to in my original post. That is the angle to shoot.
ralanprod
07-01-2008, 08:32 AM
Their feet appear to be moving the same to me...am I missing something (like Pudge's foot is not actually going as far as it appears to be)? :noidea If you (or anybody) has the "technology" to "show" it, it would be greatly appreciated.


It's hard to be 100 percent sure from that angle, but it appears Pudge reaches more with the hands rather than chasing with his feet. His momentum is pretty much in the direction of 2nd base the entire time. In the clip from cubsphill, he appears to make an initial hop move more towards ss. In catchingcoach's clip you can see the player step directly on the plate.

MatthewD44, coach has a very good DVD you can buy to show you how to break down the proper skills.
Catchingcoach
07-07-2008, 11:35 AM
Their feet appear to be moving the same to me...am I missing something (like Pudge's foot is not actually going as far as it appears to be)? :noidea If you (or anybody) has the "technology" to "show" it, it would be greatly appreciated.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/cubsphill2/pudgecloser.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/cubsphill/catching_june_28_1.gif
I'm not saying you're wrong!!! You're the "catching guy" around here. :nod: I just like to see things for myself.
And I like that description (R-foot to the midpoint)...:think: What part (heel/instep/ball/toes) of the foot do you usually reference this to?

StraightGrain11,

Best I can do for you is have you put the cursor arrow on the inside of Cubsphill left heel before he starts his footwork. Leave it there as the clip runs. You will find that the instep of his right foot lands where his left heel used to be. That is too far. I teach that that the basll of the foot should land at the midpoint between the two feet.