What do you expect out of your 16u catcher? Besides good receiving/framing (which I don't see very often especially if there is a base runner), good pop times and cheerleader for the pitcher.
Pitch calling?
Calling back picks?
Calling bunt coverage?
1st and 3rd plays?
Deciding and calling out cuts? (What verbiage do you use? cut, no cut can be confusing) These are split second decisions.
Directing infielders what base to throw to? Example: runner on first is fast or stealing and chopper to 3rd baseman. Should catcher be directing 3rd baseman to throw to 1st?
Directing OFers where to throw?
Good catching isn't easy!
Pitch calling?
Calling back picks?
Calling bunt coverage?
1st and 3rd plays?
Deciding and calling out cuts? (What verbiage do you use? cut, no cut can be confusing) These are split second decisions.
Directing infielders what base to throw to? Example: runner on first is fast or stealing and chopper to 3rd baseman. Should catcher be directing 3rd baseman to throw to 1st?
Directing OFers where to throw?
Good catching isn't easy!