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Possibilities & Opportunities!
- Dec 13, 2019
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imo this is an important topic for people to consider regarding the catching position.
While there are different perspectives to approach, there is still the measuring stick of performance on the field!
Simply some things to consider~
Regarding the question of catchers responsibility on dirt pitches.
And specifically blocking
(letting pitch hit the catcher)
vs. Fielding dirt pitches.
*Acknowledging~
Different approaches in phylosophy and mechanics,
Brings this topic of discussion.
How do you view the responsibility of being a catcher.
*With a runner on base...
*And the pitch is in the dirt...
A. Is it enough the catcher keeps the ball in front while the runner advanced?
Or
B. Pitch in dirt the catcher still has the requirement to make a throwing play.
*And be able to still get these outs?!
imo
There is and can be
an expectation to throw runners out regardless of pitch in the dirt.
The expectation is on the performance of the catching position, regardless of mechanic choice.
While there are different perspectives to approach, there is still the measuring stick of performance on the field!
Simply some things to consider~
Regarding the question of catchers responsibility on dirt pitches.
And specifically blocking
(letting pitch hit the catcher)
vs. Fielding dirt pitches.
*Acknowledging~
Different approaches in phylosophy and mechanics,
Brings this topic of discussion.
How do you view the responsibility of being a catcher.
*With a runner on base...
*And the pitch is in the dirt...
A. Is it enough the catcher keeps the ball in front while the runner advanced?
Or
B. Pitch in dirt the catcher still has the requirement to make a throwing play.
*And be able to still get these outs?!
imo
There is and can be
an expectation to throw runners out regardless of pitch in the dirt.
The expectation is on the performance of the catching position, regardless of mechanic choice.
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