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Lesson 3:
Traditional Secondary Stance Fundamentals
Key components to the traditional secondary stance:
Every catcher is a little different as far as hip mobility, ankle mobility and fitness level. Point being, each catcher needs to find a position that is close to the above criteria but also comfortable for them. I call it "finding their sweet spot."
Note: There will be times when the catcher is in "throwing mode" and they will stagger their stance a little more (drop the right foot back some), and there will be times when the catcher is in "blocking mode" and will keep there stance more square to the pitcher.
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