High school
Catching
All positions
Intermediate
Nuke Baseball Catchers Blocking Inside Pitch
Isolated inside-pitch blocking progression for body control and soft walls on the throwing-hand side.
- Duration:
- About 6 min
Coaching notes
Focused reps on inside dirt balls to improve the more difficult inside block and recovery.
Objectives
Improve inside-pitch blocking reliability.
Coaching cues
Move the body first; soft wall; keep the ball in front; recover.
Common errors
Opening up; reaching with the glove only; slow get-up.
Steps
- 1. Set for inside dirt balls
- 2. Block with full body
- 3. Recover to feet
Source:
Nuke Baseball
