Next Level Catching Academy How to be a better catcher Blocking, Throwing (CA)

Instruction and reps on lateral Blocking, throwing with proper foot placement, and pitch-outs.
We have compiled a database of over 250 drills and exercises for catchers to train with. Please visit our website NextLevelCatchingAcademy.com (nextlevelcatch...) to learn more about this great training tool for catchers anywhere in the world. Train from anywhere and at any time. The app prompts and assigns drills for blocking, throwing, throwing, as well as these tag plays, mobility (flexibility), footwork drills, and arm-care.
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Next Level Catching Academy fully understands the high demands of the position and the low opportunities that most catchers are given in a practice setting. We have received hundreds of requests for training videos and tutorials and although we have many videos on KZbin, we went ahead to create a systematic workout plan for our catchers. This workout plan puts all the best training drills into one location for you and gives you video tutorials on how to implement them properly.
Our landing page for this remote training will have all the information needed for you to join this growing community. Visit us at NextLevelCatchingAcademy.com and learn more about this great program. Catchers can choose to receive the first week of training for free and can commit from there for any amount of time they desire. The commitment is 100% up to the individual, but while you wait to train, dozens of other catchers your age and in your area are training to level up. Our goal is simply to give catchers every opportunity to make gains and extend their level of impact and opportunities.
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[@isaacbecker4679]

Thanks for these videos they really helped be to try really hard to be the best catcher I can be😊😀

[@bradenhawkins6663]

Thanks for putting this out I am a catcher my self.

[@deepzone31]

Great job on the ladder/tracks drill, guys. The reaching on outside pitches part was something I have always struggled with but no one coached me up to not disconnect my arm from my body.

[@NextLevelCatchingAcademy]

Sometimes pitches are way off the plate, but if we can shorten the distance from our glove moves outside of our frame, we allow ourselves to get to our launch position quicker. You won't see many big leaguers to this, as their need for it decreased due to their ability to stay connected through their delivery, but most other HS or college catchers won't have the same efficiency on these pitches off the plate, arm side. It's the same principle for OF as they approach a Sac Fly.

[@randykelley2122]

I wish there was a catchers camp near me for my boys. This would be great

[@NextLevelCatchingAcademy]

Train from anywhere... Visit NextLevelCatchingAcademy.com for more details on how to train remotely with us on the MaxOne app. We have over 200 drills and exercises posted with video tutorial and leadership components built in.

[@derekjudd9231]

Great drills. Thank you and keep up the great work gentleman.

[@terrytreat911]

Good blocking slide drill, but the first step should be at a slight angle forward to accommodate control of the ball toward the inside of the infield. Your approach will actually allow the ball to rebound up and outside the field of play, forcing the catcher farther away from the plate when trying to recover the ball for a play.

[@masonchoi5151]

i have been a catcher coach for 20 years in the minors leagues I like what you're saying here but most of the time more people have 50% for legs more than their arm strength If young catchers are more focused on receiving the ball for more then blocking both will be more important if you go for a 30% arm and 70% receive I also like what you say about the jab step knowing most of the time dirt is the backstop.

[@NextLevelCatchingAcademy]

...and the jab step is just to help catcher stay loose on the lead leg so they don't just fall over or try and hop laterally. We try to teach to keep the eyes in a gradual decline approach as the shins slide as oppose to an abrupt change in eye level as it will be harder to track the bouncing ball.

[@maddenslounge6787]

me I may be a catcher but I am also a new coach so this helped

[@yetiplayz3215]

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[@bryanmcnair3324]

Bryah

[@ElVixe]

i thought i were the only skinny person who liked to play as catcher XD

[@frankiefiggs1814]

@4:24 staying square on a ball you are moving sideways to get?