🔥MLB catcher Austin Hedges w/ around .65 release & 1.85 pop time on this throw out at second! #mlb

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz1IFDI3dHo

MLB catcher Jonah Heim throwing absolute laser to 1st to back pick the runner! He gone! #mlb #shorts

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1ibpIDuLjQ

Keys to blocking pitches in the dirt from a knee down set up!

Knee down set ups are not for everyone. But if you’re a catcher who’s decided to get on a knee in a blocking situation, here are some keys to success. Main points: 1. GET YOUR MIND RIGHT! You need to be ready to block so anticipate (don't guess) the ball being in the dirt so your prepared to move. 2. Adjust your set up accordingly. Adjust foot position, amount of leg extension/flexion and be ready to move in the direction you need to move. Again, I always recommend you stay on your feet in blocking situations but if you decide to get on a knee, these are some of the keys to successfully blocking a pitch in the dirt from a knee. ✅ Stay Connected With Me. 👉Facebook: / thecatchingguy 👉Instagram: / the_catchin. . 👉Twitter(X) : / thecatchingguy 👉TikTok: / thecatchingguy 👉Shopify Store: https://ift.tt/aVRqPBG 👉The Catchers Toolkit: https://bit.ly/45foMRP 👉The Catching Guy FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/44QrBsG 👉The Catching Guy VIP Facebook Group (For people in a subscription group or who bought a program): https://bit.ly/3DMmFt3 ✅ For Business Inquiries: teamcoburn@thecatchingguy.com ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists 👉Throwing Fundamentals: • Stop The Struggle: Perfect Your Catch... 👉Game Savvy Tips: • Tips For Pitch Calling & Pitch Sequen... 👉Characteristics of a Successful Catcher: • Catch, Block, Lead: Essential Qualiti... ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 Ball drop and catch for grip and shoulder strength • Boost Your Catching Skills: Ball Drop... 👉 Learn how to block pitches in the dirt better with this Catchers Blocking Drill Progression. • Master Pitch Blocking: A Comprehensiv... 👉 Decrease your release & pop time w/ this simple drill! • Improve Your Game: Simple Drill to De... 👉 HS team loses championship on dropped third strike mistake by the catcher. • Baseball Championship Lost: A Lesson ... 👉 Throwing from a knee-down setup, what do you prefer? • Top Catcher's Technique: Throwing fro... ============================= ✅ About Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy. My name is Todd Coburn. I help catchers, coaches & parents of catchers learn about the position through my camps, virtual training programs & social media. Over the last several years, I have become one of the most sought-after catching coaches in the world. I'm known not only for my passion for catching but also for teaching the position. I'm a lifetime catcher who loves spreading knowledge to anyone who wants to listen & learn. Who am I? 👉🏻 2-time draft pick Houston Astros 👉🏻 Former pro catcher, Phillies Org. 👉🏻 Former collegiate catching coach at Cuesta JC, Cal Poly & College of Southern Idaho 👉🏻 Former Program Development Coordinator for Velocity Sports Performance 👉🏻 Nearly 200,000 followers on social media 👉🏻 Over 30 years of experience coaching catchers 👉🏻 Master of Science in Kinesiology (Teaching & Coaching Focus) For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: teamcoburn@thecatchingguy.com ================================= #baseballtraining #catchingtechniques #throwingmechanics #accuratethrows #leadarmmechanics #dropyourpop © Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDM1-LNcJWU

🔥 What’s more fun to watch than MLB catcher Martin Maldonado on repeat!? He gone! 💪 #mlb #shorts

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ6R_P2-1bo

MLB catcher Gabriel Moreno w/ athletic block & throw out. Right foot position is key! #mlb #shorts

Thank you for attending my weekend, Big 3 Camp! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! My Super Camps are my weekend camps on steroids. More than double the amount of training hours! Day one will include stances/set ups and receiving while day two will cover blocking & hip mobility, flexibility & power. Day three will focus on throwing fundamentals as well as arm care & velocity development. AND ONLY AT MY SUPER CAMPS: Day four will cover what we call “specialty plays” of bunt plays, force plays, tag plays and pop ups. In addition to the skill training sessions we will also have classroom sessions focusing on understanding pitchers & pitching, pitch calling, video breakdowns and mental game topics. Your catcher will receive 20 hours of elite, professional instruction! As usual, space is limited. Grab your catcher their spot by emailing my team at teamcoburn@thecatchingguy.com. You can’t get the Big 3 Camp Attendee discount on the website. Hope to see you at a Super Camp soon!

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9MrbMK_rrY

🔥 Decrease your pop time with this simple drill!

A very common fault with young inexperienced catchers is getting “loopy,” or allowing their throwing hand to go down and/or out when pulling the ball out of the mitt. Catchers need to have what I call a “short take away” and make sure the ball stays above and inside the elbow. This is a great drill to force catchers to go up out of the mitt. Simply putting something in the way will give the catcher immediate feedback if they get long.

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFUMCa_bhOo

💪 MLB catcher Gabriel Moreno with a LIGHTNING quick release & throw out of runner at second! #mlb

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n1aQlCmSTE

🔥 Cool view of MLB catcher Travis d’Arnaud’s pregame quick hands work! #mlb #shorts

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mterDPuMyNs

🔥 MLB catcher Yadier Molina doing Yadi things w/ solid block, recover & throw to get the out! #mlb

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r2RAVp6Isk

🔥MLB catcher Patrick Bailey w/ a textbook RKD set up throw out of a runner at second! #mlb #shorts

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLxGVyUwPX0

MLB catcher throwing out a base stealer at second from a left knee down set up.

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlvCytgcd0g

MLB catcher Willson Contreras showing how to use the legs when picking runner from the knees! #mlb

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9AmVwblND0

Former MLB catcher Russell Martin shows us that bullpens are NOT just for the pitchers! #mlb #shorts

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfj4y8p9oBE

Use this catchers drill progression to improve blocking success. Full video link in the comments!

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PhKkHYvqIE

Improve your blocking success with these simple catcher drills!

from Todd Coburn - The Catching Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MLgq8msVOg