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Lesson 21:
Reading a Pitch in the Dirt Drill Progression
A common challenge for many catchers, especially inexperienced catchers, is not recognizing when they should block a pitch in the dirt.
They do great during drill work and practice but during a game they end up late on a block, or end up not blocking at all because they didn't "read the angle" soon enough.
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Be a Wall: Mastering the Art of Blocking is a complete training system designed to turn catchers into difference-makers behind the plate. Blocking is one of the toughest and most defining skills of the position—and this program gives players the tools to master it with confidence. Built around four core components—stances & set ups, blocking fundamentals, hip mobility & strength, and game-teste...