Backyard University Catcher’s Camp
Friday April 18th, 2014
6-8 p.m.
Price: $50
Receiving, Blocking, Throwing, Fielding, Pop Time
A comprehensive 2-hour clinic with emphasis on instructions, training, and activity. Instruction begins with the BASICS, then ADVANCES based on the group's experience to relate game-like situations. Each technique is demonstrated, and then drills are practiced to reinforce each skill.The second hour is designed for catchers to work on POP-TIME. The sessions focus on catcher analysis, demonstrations of skills with drills, and review/consider the sections of Advanced Catching Techniques (ACT):
- Analyzing RISK versus ACCURACY on throws
- Ball Transfer (from mitt to throwing hand)
- Batters & Catchers Interference
- Throwing with the Seams
- RELEASE
- Letting the Throw Travel
EXPERIENCE: Catcher Coach Rick Straub brings you years of baseball experience as a player and coach that will improve YOU as a catcher. Rick has coached hundreds of players, played in thousands of games, with decades of catching experience; able to provide the knowledge that only time and experience can teach.
Enroll now online at www.backyard-university.com using PayPal
OR contact BACKYARD UNIVERSITY at 717-501-4012