High school
Catching
All positions
Intermediate
How Fast Is This Catcher Pop Time – Live Throw-Down Session
Live throw-down and infield combination session that measures and improves pop time while integrating catcher throwing with infield footwork.
- Equipment:
- Glove
- Duration:
- About 12 min
- Setting:
- Outdoor
- Players:
- Small group
Coaching notes
Catcher works live throw-downs to second while also taking some infield ground balls, focusing on transfer speed, footwork, and accurate throws under fatigue.
Objectives
Measure and improve real pop time, integrate throwing with fielding, and build game-like conditioning.
Coaching cues
Quick transfer; clean footwork; accurate throw; stay athletic between reps.
Common errors
Rushing the transfer; poor footwork under fatigue; wild throws.
Steps
- 1. Warm-up throw-downs
- 2. Live pop-time measurements
- 3. Mix in infield ground balls
- 4. Review times and form
Source:
My Road to the Show
