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Fundamentals and Drills for Catching (video) by Lee Engert
The Science of Coaching Baseball Video Lecture Series presents America's top baseball coaches discussing all aspects of baseball play. Designed for coaches at all levels of competition, each volume presents a complete uncut video of actual lecture presentations given at one of America's top coaching clinics. 1993, 60 min.
Catching Fundamentals and Drills (video) by George Horton
Provides a review of the skills and techniques required to be a successful catcher. Topics covered include: mental and physical aspects of being a catcher, sign stance, receiving stance, throwing, blocking, tag plays, force plays, double plays, fielding bunts, pop ups, pick-offs and drills. 1999, 70 min.
Catching Skills and Drills: Volume 1 (video) by Jerry Weinstein
Offers detailed instructions on how to develop the basic fundamentals and techniques required to play catcher. Topics covered include: catcher's equipment, signal stance, receiving drills, blocking balls in the dirt, form blocking and blocking drills. 1998, 73 min.
Catching Skills and Drills: Volume 2 (video) by Jerry Weinstein
Presents a comprehensive review of how to teach the fundamental skills involved in playing catcher. Topics covered include: throwing fundamentals and drills, picks and delay picks, intentional base on balls, fielding bunts, force plays at home, tag plays at home, fielding pop ups, pitch outs and retrieving wild pitches. 1998, 95 min.
Catching Drills & Mechanics (Video)
With Steve Johnigan, Catchers' Coach, Baylor University This video is filled with drills to improve your catcher's technique, anticipation, and conditioning. Demonstrated are proper techniques for stance, receiving, blocking, and throwing. Johnigan demonstrates each technique, then presents drills to reinforce each skill. Drills include: bare hand and glove receiving, blocking pitches (to the right, left, or short of the plate), blocking and framing, pitchout footwork, and throwing to second. Each drill begins basic, then increases in intensity to simulate game-like situations. The Baylor program uses these drills every day to improve the performance of their catchers! (1999, 61 minutes, ISBN 1-56404-215-4) To order the All American Baseball Series (13 Videos) click here .
Catching Fundamentals and Techniques (video) by Bob Bennett
Provides an overview of the skills and techniques involved in plying catcher successfully. Learn about proper stance, receiving, throwing, footwork, calling plays, setting up hitters, covering bases, strategy, fielding bunts, tagging runners, umpire raport, drills and much more. Author : Bob Bennett. Length : 60.
Catching: Development Of The Total Catcher (Video)
With Rayla Allison, League Director, National Fastpitch Association Rayla Allison, a former professional softball catcher, offers her expertise in this video that will assist fastpitch catchers everywhere. Coach Allison moves through her instruction in a smooth, easy-to-follow manner and addresses both the physical and mental requirements of the demanding position. Fundamental skills such as stance, throwing, receiving and giving signals are discussed. The viewer also sees a review and demonstration of fundamental defensive plays such as bunts, pop ups, passed balls and tag play. Finally, the video addresses the leadership role catchers must play on every team. It is vital for a catcher to understand the game in general and pitching fundamentals in particular; an overview of both are covered. Coach Allison's teaching style will benefit everyone from the beginner needing basic guidance to the advanced catcher looking for a pointer or two. (35 minutes) To order the Championship Softball Video Series click here .
Catching Techniques, Fundamentals, and Drills (video) by Curtis Wright
The Science of Coaching Baseball Video Lecture Series presents America's top baseball coaches discussing all aspects of baseball play. Designed for coaches at all levels of competition, each volume presents a complete uncut video of actual lecture presentations given at one of America's top coaching clinics. 1994, 56 min.
Catching Drills And Fundamentals (Video)
This video features Mark Kingston, Assistant Coach, University of Miami. Mark Kingston discusses and demonstrates the fundamentals and drills necessary to play catcher, the toughest position in baseball. Topics covered include setup and signals, receiving, blocking pitches, and proper throwing mechanics. Kingston tells how you can prevent signs from being stolen, proper stance to receive pitches, the keys to successfully blocking bad pitches, how to develop soft hands, and the proper position and footwork for accurate throwing. Drills demonstrated show how to improve soft hands, to receive balls properly, and to throw accurately. 60 minutes. 2001. Also available in the Championship Catching Series: Expanding The Strike Zone
Catching, Receiving, Blocking and Throwing (video) by Ed Cheff
The Science of Coaching Baseball Video Lecture Series presents America's top baseball coaches discussing all aspects of baseball play. Designed for coaches at all levels of competition, each volume presents a complete uncut video of actual lecture presentations given at one of America's top coaching clinics. 1994, 57 min.
Catching (video) by Gordie Gillespie
From the winningest college baseball coach of all time comes this terriffic video. Learn the basics includeing signs, stance, throwing position, blocking and much more. Useful drills for throwing, bunts and passed balls are demonstrated. Author : Gordie Gillespie. Length : 82.
Catching Fundamentals and Drills (video) by Gordie Gillespie
The Science of Coaching Baseball Video Lecture Series presents America's top baseball coaches discussing all aspects of baseball play. Designed for coaches at all levels of competition, each volume presents a complete uncut video of actual lecture presentations given at one of America's top coaching clinics. 1993, 51 min.
Intricacies of Catching (video) by Gordie Gillespie
The Science of Coaching Baseball Video Lecture Series presents America's top baseball coaches discussing all aspects of baseball play. Designed for coaches at all levels of competition, each volume presents a complete uncut video of actual lecture presentations given at one of America's top coaching clinics. 1997, 60 min.
Youth Baseball Skills & Drills: Catching (Video) by Bob Bennett
Provides a detailed review of the basic fundamentals and techniques involved in sound catcher play. In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, the video explains and demonstrates how to teach each key component of effective catching. The video features a step-by-step progression that youth league coaches can use to develop their catchers. Topics covered include receiving, the throwing grip, consistent mitt and hand separation, proper arm action, balance, stance, and footwork. 2004, 50 min.
Tips and Techniques for Catching (video) by Dave Ricketts
The Science of Coaching Baseball Video Lecture Series presents America's top baseball coaches discussing all aspects of baseball play. Designed for coaches at all levels of competition, each volume presents a complete uncut video of actual lecture presentations given at one of America's top coaching clinics. 1993, 40 min.
Youth Baseball Series Tape 1: Throwing and Catching Techniques (Video)
This video features Steve Johnigan, Assistant Coach, Baylor University. In this video Johnigan demonstrates proper throwing and catching techniques. He also demonstrates the techniques of throwing and the importance of playing a good game of catch, the grip, 4 seam, and the release of the ball. He demonstrates the techniques of catching and the importance of moving the feet, above the waist and fingers up, below waist palm up, and the use of two hands. He also discusses flyballs and line drives. Drills for proper throwing techniques, proper catching techniques, flyballs, and line drives are demonstrated. 2000. 40 minutes Also available in the Youth Baseball Series: Youth Baseball Series Tape 2: Hitting Mechanics and Drills Youth Baseball Series Tape 3: Pitching Mechanics and Drills Youth Baseball Series Tape 4: Team Defense Youth Baseball Series Tape 5: Baserunning and Sliding Youth Baseball Series Tape 6: How to Run A Youth Baseball Practice
Drills and Techniques to Develop an All-Star Catcher - Setup and Receiving (Video)
This video features Scott Stricklin, Georgia Tech University Assistant Coach. Coach Scott Stricklin brings his wealth of knowledge on catching in this first of a two-part series on catching. In this tape Stricklin discusses two key areas - the setup and proper receiving. Areas covered in the setup section include the three proper stances - signal calling, primary and secondary, the stance used when runners are on base or there are two strikes on the hitter. In this section he demonstrates proper body and hand position to receive the ball and to hide signals. In the receiving section, Stricklin details the four keys to properly receive or frame the ball while making the pitch look as good as possible. Drills that Stricklin uses to develop these techniques are demonstrated. 33 minutes. 2003. Also available in the Scott Stricklin Series: Drills and Techniques to Develop an All-Star Catcher - Blocking and Throwing
Teaching The Mechanics Of The Major League Catcher (Video)
Demonstrates proper weight distribution in the catching position, arm and hand positioning, framing pitches, plus fielding the pop-up and bunt. Also discusses the proper throwing techniques for gunning down base stealers. Learn the fundamentals of catching/receiving pitches, throwing techniques, blocking techniques, and footwork drills. A complete training program based on the same techniques featured at Baseball World's Training Center in Orlando, Florida. Baseball World's school trained teams have won back to back to back AAU National Championship tournaments, setting many offensive and defensive records . . . These same techniques helped the 16 year old U.S.A. Pan Am team capture gold ! Discover the secrets of America's finest Baseball School! Author : Tom Emanski. Published: 1996 Length : 32 minutes. To order the Tom Emanski 6 Tape Video Series click here .
Developing the Catcher (video) by Mike Sheppard
The Science of Coaching Baseball Video Lecture Series presents America's top baseball coaches discussing all aspects of baseball play. Designed for coaches at all levels of competition, each volume presents a complete uncut video of actual lecture presentations given at one of America's top coaching clinics. 1996, 65 min.
Catcher Blocking Drills (video) by Scott Carnahan
The Science of Coaching Baseball Video Lecture Series presents America's top baseball coaches discussing all aspects of baseball play. Designed for coaches at all levels of competition, each volume presents a complete uncut video of actual lecture presentations given at one of America's top coaching clinics. 1993, 25 min.
Developing the Catcher (video) by Gordie Gillespie
The Science of Coaching Baseball Video Lecture Series presents America's top baseball coaches discussing all aspects of baseball play. Designed for coaches at all levels of competition, each volume presents a complete uncut video of actual lecture presentations given at one of America's top coaching clinics. 1997, 58 min.
Drills and Techniques to Develop an All-Star Catcher - Blocking and Throwing (Video)
This video features Scott Stricklin, Georgia Tech University Assistant Coach. In the second part of this comprehensive two-part series on catching, Coach Scott Stricklin discusses the proper techniques and drills he uses to teach them with respect to blocking pitches and proper throwing. Areas covered include the ideal blocking position including the proper position for the glove, arms, chest, head and feet. In the throwing section, Stricklin demonstrates the proper techniques to develop quick hands and feet, the crucial techniques to improve a catcher's throwing ability. Over 10 drills are demonstrated. 43 minutes. 2003. Also available in the Scott Stricklin Series: Drills and Techniques to Develop an All-Star Catcher - Setup and Receiving
Ten Essentials For A Successful Catcher (Video)
This video features Rusty Filter, San Diego State University Associate Coach. Coach Filter breaks down ten essentials that any catcher needs to know and know how to do well. Filter will teach you step-by-step how to build your catcher from the stance up. Two different stances are taught in great detail along with how to properly receive a fastball or a breaking ball. Drills are included that will assist in turning your catchers' stone hands into soft hands that are able to handle any pitch with ease. Proper footwork when throwing to 2nd and 3rd base, fielding bunts do the 1st and 3rd base lines, fielding pop ups, and tagging out a running coming home are all areas covered in great detail in this video. Blocking pitches from many angles, along with multiple blocking drills, are also demonstrated. 36 minutes. 2004. Also available in the Rusty Filter Series: Eight Essentials For A Successful Pitcher How To Build A 12 Pitch Arsenal
Catcher Responsibilities for Baserunners (video) by Mike Sheppard, Jr.
The Science of Coaching Baseball Video Lecture Series presents America's top baseball coaches discussing all aspects of baseball play. Designed for coaches at all levels of competition, each volume presents a complete uncut video of actual lecture presentations given at one of America's top coaching clinics. 1996, 55 min.
Catcher's Workout (video) by Rawlings
Gain your teammates' confidence through skill development and technique perfection. Learn to become a better receiver, leader, and hired gun. Some of the skills covered include converting the close pitch, blocking technique, stance, options on throwing technique, and more. Also includes the Gold Glove Workout' to lead you through your daily workout routine. Author : Rawlings. Length : 43.
The Catcher's Big Three: Receiving, Blocking, and Throwing (Video)
This video features Mark Calvi, Florida International University, Pitching & Catching Coach. Coach Calvi demonstrates the basics of strike zone management and defensive fundamentals that every catcher needs to know. He covers The Big Three of catching: receiving, blocking, and throwing. Calvi demonstrates the primary and secondary stances and the proper time to use each. You'll learn how to give signals, proper glove placement, how to expand the strike zone, how to frame pitches, and how to catch different types of pitchers. Coach Calvi will help you keep pressure on base runners by revealing his four keys to throwing to bases and the proper technique to block any pitch! This is a great video for any catcher! 55 minutes. 2002. ISBN 1-56404-889-6. Also available in the Calvi Catching Series: All-Star Defense For Catchers
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