softgabby
Gear Empress
Figured I'd update quickly. Getting ready to go for some BP. I've been using one knee down since Friday and I'm starting to come around and am actually liking it. Did 150 pitches, Friday. I messed up on blocking a few pitches because I wasn't used to moving around like that. Saturday, I did 200 pitches and blocking, catching, and framing are getting better. I'm also using a wrist weight and I would like to get ahold of a weighted glove if I can find one for a lefty. Today, I did 250 pitches. I'm starting to find a way throwing is going to work for me. I still have to perfect it, but it's getting better. I have to find the right mix of strength and accuracy. I wonder if I should start using a wrist weight for on my throwing side as well as my glove side. What do you think?From my mindset,
What I can do is share and express my commitment to expectations and standards on the field. The standard of performance and responsibilities. Best we can do is think through these things and make smart decisions!
Example
In other threads and posts we see people sharing video of catchers catching pop-ups that are only marginally high. Small pop-ups. Those quick reaction little pop ups. Look through them there's an assortment of astounding catchers making great plays.
Let's make more of those outs by being ready to burst out of our crouch in any direction!
For consideration~
Test catchers (or any defense player) starting one knee down vs. Using both legs and getting to the ball.
There is an answer in that discovery
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There are even some coaches who teach the defense to hop....
ya kno'
the little defensive hop to make sure defense is ready for action....
'Ready for action'