As was explained earlier, receiving is the most important skill a catcher will perform during a game.  The main reason being is the high number of repetitions that are performed throughout a game. The ability to get the borderline pitches called strikes can not only change the outcome of an at-bat, but also an inning and even the game.  Again, a catchers receiving is by far the most important skill they perform and it's not even close! 

There are several components to being a good receiving catcher but in my opinion, there are four main aspects of the skill that can make the biggest difference in performance.  I call them the “Big 4,” meaning the four most important things you or your catcher should be doing to be a successful receiving catcher:

1. Be on time (Key is being relaxed and utilizing the correct "pre catch" move or "mitt load"),
2. Manipulate the mitt when needed, moving it toward the strike zone whenever possible,
3. Give the umpire a consistent look with the movements we make and the mitt position.
4. Pocket the ball (Less "wear and tear" on the hand, easier to manipulate pitches 

There are additional things your catcher can do to help with getting strikes called more consistently, but in my opinion, proper receiving revolves around these four key components.