Catching techniques with john

Catching Techniques : Catching Techniques South Oakland A’s Greg Green, John Timko and Brian Gordan

Blocking Ball Technique : Blocking Ball Technique Rotate their knees on the ground Glove in the middle of the legs Shoulders curled and chin tucked over the ball Catcher should focus on centering the ball in middle of their chest. Therefore if they misjudge it they will still knock the ball down Catchers need to practice good quickness and footwork

Defensing the Bunt : Defensing the Bunt Man on First: Catcher’s responsibilty is to do the following: Play the ball approximately 10-15 feet in front of home plate and any pop foul If third baseman fields it then you have to cover third Defensing the bunt for a catcher: