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Originally posted by catchaprospect:
yes, bend over at the waist until you reach the breaking point of falling over... your chest should be horizontal to the ground-- when the ball hits you, push your chest down to force the ball to a standstill

one thing though, dont kick out your feet because that creates a lot of distance between you and the ball.. your glove leads with throwing hand behind it -- it goes out infront of you and your body gains distance to surround the glove

cut down the distance and blocking becomes very easy

Catchaprospect,

What has been your success at teaching this to small diamond catchers (ages 8-12).

11/1/0610:50 PM

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