- Feb 24, 2010
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DD is 10 playing on U10 travel and rec teams. She's a part time catcher for both and has gotten some, in my opion, confusing coaching on what to do. First off, one travel coach (head) doesn't want her to take any additional steps other than stepping with the left foot towards 2nd, while another travel team coach (assistant) wants her to "skateboard" (right foot replacing left foot and getting into proper throwing position) for the throw. HC's theory is for every step she takes the runner is at least taking the same number of steps, whereas AC's theory is the girls at this age can't get it there on time and need the additional steps. All three travel catchers, even the one with the best arm, are one-hopping them in. Also, HC does NOT want any catcher throwing if they do not receive it clean, i.e. if it's bobbled or blocked = no throw.
I have Dave Weaver's DVD (great, btw) and there is no mention of the to throw/not to throw discussion, but he does teach the "half skateboard", if you will, so I'm on board with that, but I'd like to know everyone's thoughts on the not throwing if it's not received cleanly argument. My opinion is - how are they going to learn the bobbled throw if it's not practiced?
Also, the AC is teaching the 2B/SS to wait for the ball to arrive at the base. My opinion is by waiting you create a ball-runner-glove triangle arriving at the same time. I'd like input from the crowd on this as well since I think you go get it first then make the tag.
I don't want this info to argue with the coaches. I need it to reinforce with DD as well as to teach those on the rec team the correct techniques.
Thanks.
I have Dave Weaver's DVD (great, btw) and there is no mention of the to throw/not to throw discussion, but he does teach the "half skateboard", if you will, so I'm on board with that, but I'd like to know everyone's thoughts on the not throwing if it's not received cleanly argument. My opinion is - how are they going to learn the bobbled throw if it's not practiced?
Also, the AC is teaching the 2B/SS to wait for the ball to arrive at the base. My opinion is by waiting you create a ball-runner-glove triangle arriving at the same time. I'd like input from the crowd on this as well since I think you go get it first then make the tag.
I don't want this info to argue with the coaches. I need it to reinforce with DD as well as to teach those on the rec team the correct techniques.
Thanks.