High school
Catching
All positions
Intermediate
Hack Attack Machine Receiving Drills for Catchers
Machine-fed receiving series that forces catchers to handle a high volume of pitches at game-like speed while working on framing and soft hands.
- Equipment:
- Full field
- Duration:
- About 10 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Solo
Coaching notes
Catcher sets up behind the plate and receives a continuous stream of pitches from a Hack Attack or similar machine, focusing on quiet body, soft hands, and consistent presentation.
Objectives
Build volume of quality receives, improve framing under speed, and develop soft hands at game velocity.
Coaching cues
Stay quiet; soft hands; present every pitch; recover quickly between balls.
Common errors
Stabbing; body movement; late presentation; fatigue affecting form.
Steps
- 1. Set machine to desired velocity and location
- 2. Receive in sets focusing on presentation
- 3. Mix locations
- 4. Rest and repeat quality sets
Source:
Catch This
