Receiving For Catchers: Deep Dive

Description

Brett Thomas goes into a deep dive of everything catchers and coaches need to know on Receiving.

From philosophies and principles to skills and drills, Brett covers it.

The skill of receiving for a catcher is at the forefront of the list of essentials. A catcher with great receiving skills can change the game for their team. Getting more strikes called and setting up the zone for the rest of the game, these are overlooked factors that Brett is going to teach you.

Lessons

1 Introduction 3:39 2 Receiving Goals 2:22 3 Talking The Catcher's Mitt 3:10 4 Positions of Strength 4:48 5 Glove Positions 5:14 6 Glove Side vs Arm Side 4:33 7 Head Positioning 4:06 8 Working The Low Pitch 5:39 9 Talking Breaking Balls 3:21 10 Throwing - Transfers 2:52 11 Closing Clips 5:47 12 Bonus Clips 4:01

The Coach

Brett Thomas

Brett Thomas is the founder of The Catching Academy.

Brett played baseball at UC Berkley, then started his coaching career where he was working with players at every level.

He works with catchers from all over northern California and has produced many catchers that have gone on to play D1 or professional baseball.

The Catching Academy is a comphrensive instructional organization, focused on growing and developing high-level defensive catchers.

The Catching Academy coaching staff allows catchers to see real growth in both their tools & abilities. From receiving to mobility and strength training to the mental game, we develop players for everything the game throws at them.