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Lesson 21:
Frisbee Toss (Mitt Position)
The majority of the time, the mitt will start in a thumb down (around 6 o'clock) vertical position and the mitt will be turned as quickly as possible to a horizontal (thumb around 3 o'clock) position as the ball is being received.
The Frisbee Toss Mitt Position drill is a great way for the catcher to receive immediate visual feedback if they in fact get their mitt hand to the correct position. If the Frisbee is horizontal (flat), they've done it correctly.
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Mitt Magic: Receiving Fundamentals is a complete training program designed to sharpen the most important skill a catcher can master—receiving. The way a catcher receives the ball has more influence on an at-bat, inning, or even an entire game than any other skill, and this program gives you the tools to maximize every pitch. Broken into four key components—stances & set ups, fundamentals, stren...
