Bill Reddick - Blocking and Framing for Catchers

Blocking and Framing for Catchers details the factors that are essential for catchers to be able to effectively and consistently frame the plate and block pitches. The video emphasizes the fact that both skills must be done every day in order to master them. The video also points out that because every pitcher has a different movement on the ball and a different rhythm, catchers need to become familiar with the best pitches of each of their pitchers. The video includes an overview of several situation-specific techniques that catchers need to be able to handle when they're either framing the plate or blocking pitches.

Among the topics covered:

• Target
• Stance
• Inside and Outside Pitches
• Low and High Pitches
• Pitch Selection
• Runners on Base
• Blocking
• Ball in Front
• Footwork
• Wild Pitches
• Drills