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How to Block a Baseball in the Dirt for Catchers

  • Author Brent Mayne
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  • Time 16:51
  • Media Flash video
  • Use Watch Online
  • Access Unrestricted
  • Size 132 MB
  • Price $4.95
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Description

In this Art of Catching video clip, 15 year Major League veteran Brent Mayne demonstrates how a catcher should block and keep wild pitches in front of him correctly, safely, and consistently.

The information in this clip is fundamental to building a technically sound catcher and guaranteed to enhance your enjoyment of the game, whether you're a player or a coach.

Appropriate for baseball/softball catchers and coaches of all levels, from Little League to the Big Leagues. Enjoy.

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07/28/2011 donnierufe
This has helped me help my young catchers.
Great
09/22/2010 Jodie1
Great
Excellent instruction!
06/11/2010 christopher21
Brent really makes the lesson easy to understand! Thanks!

Blocking the Baseball for Catchers

1. Description of Blocking

2. Importance of Anticipation/Proper Mental Approach

a. mental process in a game situation
b. scatter patterns of pitchers

3. Role of Arms and Glove in Blocking

4. Role of Upper Body in Blocking

5. Keeping a blocked ball close

a. being "on time" and stopped movement when ball hits
b. having the athleticism to bounce on ball
c. softness and give

5. Mechanics of Lower Body and Proper Angles

a. getting to knees as efficiently as possible
b. squaring body to bounce of ball off the dirt

6. Conclusion / Putting it all Together in Game Speed Block

7. Slow Motion Blocking