High school
Catching
All positions
Intermediate
BASEBALL CATCHER STANCES – Framing & Receiving Progressions
Stance-specific receiving and framing series that works from primary, secondary, and one-knee positions so catchers can frame effectively from every setup.
- Equipment:
- Glove
- Duration:
- About 12 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Partner
Coaching notes
Catcher practices receiving and framing from each common stance, focusing on the unique glove path and body position required for each.
Objectives
Make framing consistent regardless of stance and give catchers confidence in every setup.
Coaching cues
Match the glove path to the stance; stay quiet; present every pitch; recover ready to throw.
Common errors
Using the same glove path from every stance; body movement; late presentation.
Steps
- 1. Primary stance receiving/framing
- 2. Secondary stance work
- 3. One-knee progressions
- 4. Mix stances and locations
Source:
Catch This
