Reply to "Receiving the ball in the palm"

heatdadMember

In reference to receiving. I have noticed a few high school catchers with an unorthodox mitt movement before the pitch is released. Catcher is set up to receive the pitch with the mitt in a target position. At this point the pitcher is in his motion and his arm is at full back extension, right before coming forward with the delivery. At this point the catcher will rotate hand/mitt clockwise, in essence closing it and reopen as pitch is being delivered. Every pitch.

Have never seen this movement before, and have noticed several high school catchers incorporating this movement into their receiving habits.

Has anybody seen this or have any thoughts on the mitt movement?

2/14/079:07 AM

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