Gators Baseball will host a catcher's camp on Saturday December 12th. December 19th bad weather alternate date. The camp will run from 10 am - 3 pm with a one hour lunch break from 12 till 1 pm. Fee will be $50 per player, and limited to 12. Camp will be held at Paschal high school.
Guest instructors will be:
Pepper Hastings, (University of North Texas, Southland Conference (1983-84). Honorable Mention All-SLC Team, catcher, 1984.
Garrett Campfield (North Central Junior College 08-09, currently a Junior at West Texas A & M University).
Here is the agenda, that we'll cover. We should get it all done, and we may do more. I haven't laid out the timeline yet, but this is something you can tell the campers. Also, I would encourage parents or coaches to be a part of this clinic so they can carry the drills forward from there, so bring a notepad if you wish.
Thanks,
Pepper
Camp should cover:
The three catching stances
Receiving the ball properly - presenting pitch to the umpire
How to call for and receive a pitch out
"Glove speed" for catchers
Blocking technique and drills
Throwing footwork to first, second, third
Covering home on a force
Covering home on a tag play
Fielding bunts and wild pitches
Foul Pop-up catching technique and drill
When and where to back-up
Pop-times recorded
Field Generalship Chalk Talk Throughout
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