Baseball Catcher Stances: How to get LOW

[@himynameisbrayden9704]

So I’m a 13 year old starting catcher I like going on 1 knee while nobody’s on base but if there’s 2 strikes I go in what most people primary stance and I like being a lot taller when someone on base like I get wide and tall

[@himynameisbrayden9704]

But then on some days I go in more of a normal primary stance

[@gunnarstone66]

It’s good to be comfortable in different stances. Keep working! Good luck this season Brayden👍🏻

[@Mikano_ñ]

Smart, that’s what I do

[@ethanhogan7736]

Do you have any calf stretches inperticular. I am having trouble getting my heals on the ground

[@gunnarstone66]

instagram.com/p/B-NCZvHHeYX/?igshid=8kvmc424wfe7 Hey Ethan, here is a good calf stretch video. Hope it helps!

[@whatisthis9921]

@@gunnarstone66 what if i dont have that stretchy thing/band

[@ricberkley9242]

What is your opinion of youth 8U - 12U catchers using knee wedges? Help or hindrance?

[@flogtwo]

Yes, always use knee savers. The longer you play catcher, the worse it is for your knees.

[@ghostface1373]

Trust me, Use knee savers!!!!! Knee savers weren’t around when I was younger and I wish they were. My knees are shot from catching !

[@SuperMario98989]

good stuff.

[@tobiassuarez6586]

Hello, I’m 14 and have been playing baseball for a while. But i’m just getting into catching right now. For my primary stance I’m able to get my right heel on the ground but i have the left leg a little to the front and on the ball of my foot. Is that ok? or should I try to get both heels on the ground? And if I should, what are some good tips/stretches that will help me get both heels on the ground? Thank you 🙏

[@gunnarstone66]

As long as you’re able to get low and receive comfortably it is not a huge deal if both heels aren’t down. There are plenty of catchers that receive great and get low without the heels being down all the way. This is just a baseline we try to get our younger guys to work on to help them be conscious about mobility and how it can help them.

[@thelegendaryextraordinaryg6446]

I have a question, im just started learning to catch, and i hurt my knee really badly, is it ok if i have one knee down for my primary stance?

[@flogtwo]

If you have a bad knee find a new position. Playing catcher is only going to make it worse.

[@turtle9294]

Really great video man thanks

[@gunnarstone66]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rachelhorn278]

Why do o feel like this is the lazy way to catch

[@gunnarstone66]

With no one on base there’s nothing lazy about trying to get lower to have a better opportunity to catch the low pitch for a strike. A lot of catchers in the mlb are working down into a one knee stance as well to get even lower and more comfortable receiving with no runners on base.

[@calebalexanderwhite1601]

I always thought my great grandfather Deacon White did it wrong but I guess not thanks for helping me

[@carsonthebullutsey687]

Hello coach gunner it Carson

[@gunnarstone66]

Carson The Bull Utsey hey man! I’m sure this stuff looks pretty familiar to you huh? Haha