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

back and lets it fly. All that = He gone!. We discuss & work on all of this in detail at my camps. Where will I be next?. Frisco, TX - Sep 20-21.Minneapolis, MN (SUPER CAMP) - Oct 11-12.Boise, ID - Oct 25-26. PM me city name in the comments & I’ll get you what you need!.

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going (shin angle is important). 2. He gets his right foot in the ground quick (the bigger the step the longer the balls in your hand). 3. He takes a direct line to throwing position w/ the ball (no loops or hitches). 4. And he gets his shoulders closed, pulls the elbows (Cont.).

Ideally you want your body weight/energy going toward your target when you make a throw. But sometimes, you just do what you gotta do to get the ball to first! @logan_ohoppe shows us how it’s done! He gone! 💪. #catchertraining #catchers #catcherslife

If the on deck batter isn’t doing their job you can deke the runner and help make them an easier out. He gone!. #catcherslife #catcherswag #catchwithconfidence.

Have you or your catcher ever decoyed the runner into thinking there wasn’t a play? . Notice how Contreras is standing straight up and down and at the last second moves to make the catch and tag. I’m not 100% sure that was his goal but that’s what it looked like to me. (Cont.)

Who wants to get some work in? . After almost 8 years away, I'm getting back into doing some private and semi-private lessons. If you'd like more details, put "LESSONS" in a message and I'll get you what you need. #catchertraining #BaseballLessons #softballlessons

Around a .50 release & 1.80 pop time on this throw from Torrens. That’s quick & Fun. To. Watch! 🔥. Want to work on getting your or your catchers times in these ranges? . Message me “Drop Your Pop” and I’ll get you what you need!. #catchertraining #catchingdrills

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get to this position in a game situation but it should be your goal when pitch is in the dirt. My next 3 camps…. Frisco, TX - Sep. 20-21.Minneapolis, MN, SUPER CAMP - Oct 11-12.Boise, ID - Oct 25-26. Spots open in all 3! Message me the city name & I’ll get you what you need.

This is what I would call “ideal or textbook blocking position.” . Whether you start on a knee or in a traditional, this is the position you want to get to. Yes, you can block on one knee. Yes, you can block on your feet. And yes, it is pretty challenging to (Cont.)

Frisco, TX - Sep. 20-21.Minneapolis, MN, SUPER CAMP - Oct 11-12.Boise, ID - Oct 25-26. Spots open in all three! Message me the city name in and I’ll get you what you need. #lifeofacatcher #catchers #catcherscamp.

During tag plays, if the throw makes you spin in the direction of your throwing arm, a lot of times it’s easier to keep spinning in that direction to make the tag. Contreras shows us how it’s done… He gone!. My next three camps….(Cont.)

followers are seeing these for the first time and will start incorporating them into their games. #lifeofacatcher #catcherlife #catchwithconfidence . Vid cred: @jwoncatching.

Here’s another example of a catcher initiated timing pick. We’ve seen a dirt swipe, mitt drop, mitt close and now a simple mitt “flick” (watch Salvy’s mitt closely). These timing picks aren’t new to baseball and may not be new to you but some of my young, inexperienced (Cont.)

More delayed steal attempts now w/ knee down set ups being so prominent. I say it all the time… Put yourself in best position to get K call while still being able to perform all other responsibilities. You’re basically doing a single leg squat to get up!

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Small but solid group of catchers at my SLC, UT camp!. Thanks to DBAT Herriman for hosting & thanks to Coach Jhonn Perez for his help!. Have time off before I head to Frisco, TX on Sep 20th & 21st. Still have spots available so message me “Frisco” & I’ll get you what you need!

Notice here though that he doesn’t move until the pitch is received making it seem to the runner that he is just going to throw it back to the pitcher… He gone!. #catchertraining #catchers #catcherswag.

#TBT to Dillon Dingler in the minor leagues performing a delayed back pick at third. Catchers usually start to shift before the ball even hits the mitt to get a head start on the throwing/picking process, especially w/ a lefty up. (Cont.)

Foul tips! 😡. It takes unique personality & athlete to be a catcher. Got to be comfortable being uncomfortable. We discuss this at all of my camps. Where next?. SLC, UT - THIS WEEKEND.Frisco, TX - Sep 20-21.Minneapolis, MN - Oct 11-12. Vid cred: @mlb . #thelifeofacatcher

-Throwing Mechanics.-Hip Mobility.-Hand, Wrist & Forearm Strength.-Core Strength.-Balance.-Hand/eye coordination.-Leadership.-Communication.-Toughness.-Work Ethic.-Attitude.-Effort.-Controlling Emotions and much more!. Message me "Potato State" & I'll get you what you need!.

It's been several years since I've been to Boise, ID for a camp and I've been getting a bunch of requests so. I'm making it happen!. I'll be in Boise the weekend of October 25th & 26th!. WHAT IS COVERED?.-Stances/Set Ups.-Receiving Technique.-Blocking Form.(Cont.)