Chapter 5 Catching Drills

5.1 Some Basics

5.1.1 Receiving (JT Realmuto)

5.1.2 Stances & Why Catch Wtih Knee Down

Left knee down for RH batter (because umpire is behind left shoulder).

Right knee down for LH batter (because umpire is behind right shoulder).

5.1.3 Working Up and Out (1, 2, 3, 4 Drill)

5.2 Receiving & Framing

5.2.1 Short Hops

5.2.2 Plyo Receiving

5.2.3 Dry Feels

5.2.4 Barehand Flips

5.2.5 Super Basic For Beginners

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5.3 Blocking Drills

Side-to-side slides, reaction balls

5.4 Throwing Drills

5.4.1 Work the Transfers

5.4.2 Work Foot Down

5.4.3 Footwork Standing Up

5.4.4 Shoulder Switch

5.4.5 Throw from Knees

5.4.6 The Math Behind A Sub 2.0 Pop Time

5.4.7 Molina Drills

5.5 Game Management

Signs, pitcher communication