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Nuke Baseball Catchers Hockey Drills

Hockey-inspired movement and blocking patterns that develop lateral agility and reactive blocking for catchers.

Duration:
About 8 min

Coaching notes

Series of hockey-style footwork and blocking combinations to improve range and reaction behind the plate.

Objectives

Increase lateral range and reactive blocking ability.

Coaching cues

Stay low; explosive lateral moves; soft blocks; quick recoveries.

Common errors

Upright posture; slow feet; hard blocks.

Steps

  1. 1. Hockey-style lateral patterns
  2. 2. Integrate blocking reps
  3. 3. Add recovery throws
Source: Nuke Baseball

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