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Bob Morgan - Coaching the Catcher: Fundamentals, Philosophy, and Drills

Baseball

In Coaching the Catcher: Fundamentals, Philosophy, and Drills, Coach Bob Morgan presents an overview of the key skills involved in sound catcher play and outlines the five attributes necessary to be a good catcher.

Coach Morgan also looks at the basic mechanics and techniques that every catcher should master, including framing and swaying, throwing, blocking pitches, fielding bunts and pop-ups, making force plays at home, and blocking the plate.

In addition, Coach Morgan features a series of drills that can be used to develop the essential fundamentals of catching.

Among the topics covered:

  • Catching fundamentals
  • Throwing technique
  • Framing and swaying
  • Blocking the baseball
  • Fielding bunts
  • Force play at home
  • Blocking the plate
  • Fielding pop-ups
  • Drills for the catcher
  • Sign, stance, and target drill
  • Quick feet drill
  • Wave drill
  • Wild pitch drill
  • Force play drill
  • Pop-up drill
  • Beat to the spot drill
  • Box drill
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