11U–12U
Catching
All positions
Intermediate
Rapid-Fire Side-to-Side Blocking Circuit
High-rep, continuous side-to-side blocking series that builds endurance, lateral quickness, and consistent body position under fatigue.
- Equipment:
- Glove
- Duration:
- About 6 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Partner
Coaching notes
Catcher works continuous lateral blocks (4–12 balls) without resetting fully between reps. Focus is on maintaining hips back, shoulders rolled, and glove seal while moving side to side at increasing speed.
Objectives
Build blocking endurance; improve lateral range and recovery; lock in correct body position under fatigue.
Coaching cues
Hips back the whole time; shoulders rolled; glove seals every rep; recover quickly to the next ball; stay athletic.
Common errors
Rising up between reps; incomplete lateral push; glove elevated; loss of posture as fatigue sets in.
Steps
- 1. Start in secondary or single-knee stance
- 2. Coach rapid-fires balls side to side
- 3. Catcher blocks continuously without full reset
- 4. Increase speed and volume as technique holds
