Things You'll Need:
- Catcher/Receiver
- Sports Balls
- Mitt/glove
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Step 1
DO NOT RE-invent THE WHEEL. Catching drills should first be taught to the the baseball players strengths and not to the coaches strengths.
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Step 2
Understand what the limitations of the player is athletically, mentally and physically.
All players, in any sport, are gifted with talents and shortcomings however, all can be molded to create a good player. -
Step 3
Pick a few drills use the standard 3.
Receiving, the act of catching the ball.
Blocking, used when pitchers throw balls in the dirt.
Throwing, use to control the running game of the offense. Keep it in this order. Receiving is what catchers do 85% of the time, Blocking 10%, and Throwing 5% so that is where the time should be spent. -
Step 4
Pick simple drills that emphasize the skill that needs to be learned. For receiving use tennis balls and have the catcher use no glove while standing and throw tennis balls at slow pace for catcher to feel where the proper place to catch each ball.
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Step 5
Blocking make sure the catcher knows a safe blocking position then use tennis balls again to have the catcher get used to blocking a softer ball. This is a great way to start.
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Step 6
Throwing, just let the athlete catch and throw by exchanging the ball as quick to the throwing hand as possible. I have been a catching coach for 5 years with 4 catchers currently playing professionally. The best coaching is to use the players strengths with simple effective drill repetition.
