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Lesson 6:
Timing of Set Up
It is important that the catcher waits to set up until around the time the pitcher lifts their leg to initiate their pitch.
If we set up any earlier, we could be giving away pitch and/or location. If we set up an later, we could distract the umpire and/or pitcher because some hate late movement by the catcher.
The actual set up is more important than the timing but if we can utilize good timing along with a proper set up, that is when we will have the most success.
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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...
