High school
Catching
All positions
Intermediate
Top 5 Catcher Throwing Drills for Pop Time
Progression of transfer, footwork and throwing drills designed to lower catcher pop times.
- Equipment:
- Ball only
- Duration:
- About 12 min
- Setting:
- Indoor
- Players:
- Partner
Coaching notes
Includes transfer work, right-foot timing, standing footwork, shoulder switch and throws from the knees that isolate and then combine the key components of a quick, accurate throw to second.
Objectives
Decrease pop time; improve transfer speed and footwork; build accurate, on-line throws.
Coaching cues
Quick transfer near ear; right foot replaces left; short arm path; stay low; finish through the throw.
Common errors
Long transfer loop; late foot replacement; rainbow throws; standing up early.
Steps
- 1. Transfer drills
- 2. Right-foot-down timing
- 3. Standing footwork throws
- 4. Shoulder-switch variations
- 5. Knees throws
Source:
Catching Made Simple
