Training the Baseball Catcher
Q: I’m a personal trainer who just started training a couple of baseball catchers. I understand that your facility specializes in training baseball players. I just want to know if you guys have any tips, or recommend any resources to find out common structural issues that occur with this position. Perhaps what you guys have [...]
December 4th, 2008 at 4:15 am
does any one know some good baseball training for a catcher?
December 4th, 2008 at 9:17 am
go to a batting cage and catch the balls just make sure you have gear on
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December 4th, 2008 at 9:19 am
I'm sure the catching part will come naturally. I would work on pop flies and practice getting the helmet and face mask off real quick so you can find the ball. I would also practice throwing that ball to 2nd base from home. You have to be very good at getting that ball down low for the tag. You can practice throwing the ball from home to a small garbage can at 2nd base if you don't have anyone with you.
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December 4th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Play long toss. One of the most important attributes for a catcher is a strong arm. Any real training is too complicated to explain without video or pictures.
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December 4th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Hey. Im a catcher too. Im in high school. Primarily i would say you should focus on your knees and legs. only because thats the stance you'll be in 90 percent of your day. Do squats with a broom. Put it behind your shoulders and do your squats. Um people say hitting is important. But really a catcher is a defensive player. You dont see many pro catchers hitting in the top 5 of the lineup there more or less in the 7 or 8 range. Also if you can't throw the ball to well dont fret little bear. As long as you have quick feet to get out of your stance. (were squats come in) that will give you extra time to throw the ball. I hoped i helped. send me a message if you need more help. Catcher is the most underlooked position in baseball. Good luck man
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Me, Starting Varsity Catcher, Freshman 15 years old. 6 foot 210 pounds.
December 4th, 2008 at 9:25 am
You got some good ideas already so ill just add a few more. Soft hands can be develped by catching tennis balls thrown at you, using your bare hand. Also work on "beating the ball to the spot" most guys your age will try and frame pitches and move the glove around too much. Beating the ball to the spot will cut down on movement after it crosses the plate. Legs are indeed important. I didnt like alot of squats in my high school days but i did alot of duck walks which are walking to 1st base and back while crouched in a catcher positon. Work on your form as far as blocking balls..this is very important and also try your best to refrain from taking your mask off unless the ball is popped up. It waists time and takes a split second off your vision…its hard at first but you get used to it
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Mike Piazza