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Lesson 5:
Traditional Secondary Stance Fundamentals
The Traditional Secondary or "Runner On" Stance needs to be a position that is comfortable, balanced and athletic that puts the catcher in the best possible position to handle anything that occurs when the pitch is thrown (ie. - ball in the dirt, runner stealing, low pitch, etc.).
Keep in mind that a lot of catchers at higher levels (college and above) will utilize a One Knee Set Up even with runners on base. It is an advanced technique that should be reserved for when the catcher has a pitcher that is consistently around the strike zone.
Keys to the Traditional Secondary Stance:
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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...
