- Oct 19, 2017
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For blocking, I teach my kids the NECC way as I believe it is the best way to block. I've never taught my 10U DD the falling forward method but I find her doing it while whenever we practice - she knows it's incorrect but sometimes cant help herself. I don't want her to develop bad habits but sometimes it comes down to falling forward or not blocking at all.
I follow many catching instructors (baseball and softball) in social media and noticed that many teach falling forward vs replacing the feet w/ knees. Has the standard changed? I don't want to continue nagging at my kid if falling forward is a viable option. Is it advisable to allow the falling forward for now and then address it when she is a bit older and has a bit more confidence behind the plate?
Or are both good options (depending on pitch) as described in this video (starts 2 minute mark).
I follow many catching instructors (baseball and softball) in social media and noticed that many teach falling forward vs replacing the feet w/ knees. Has the standard changed? I don't want to continue nagging at my kid if falling forward is a viable option. Is it advisable to allow the falling forward for now and then address it when she is a bit older and has a bit more confidence behind the plate?
Or are both good options (depending on pitch) as described in this video (starts 2 minute mark).
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