9-12U
Catching Clinic Ages 9-12 - Thursday December 5, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
( Arrive at 5:30/5:45 PM with gear for warm-ups at Field 1)
Coach Workman, NL Vibes Head Coach, with assistance from other coaches, will be conducting a Catching Clinic to cover the specialized skills of catching. Coach Workman has a strong background as a former catcher in the Men's Senior Baseball Leagues (Atlanta, Florida, Arizona) and has been conducting catching clinics and coaching catchers over the past two years at SSYS.
The following skills will be covered in this 1.5-hour session:
1. Learning proper stances for signaling, receiving and for setting up to throw out runners.
2. Learning the proper mechanics of receiving and framing the plate.
3. Learning the proper mechanics for blocking balls in the dirt and "flyouts".
4. Learning proper mechanics for quick release and strong throws to bases, to nail runners.
5. Catcher Leadership skills and developing a rapport with the pitcher.
The objective is to create awareness, introduce specialized skills, and show them what to do. However, this position is very difficult and takes a lot of practice to get proficient.
What You Need to Participate
1. You must bring your own catching gear - Catchers Mitt, Mask, Chest Protector, Shin Guards and wear a cup. This equipment will not be provided. If you do not own equipment, please borrow.
2. Catching is difficult and at times unprotected body parts get hit. You need courage, toughness, leadership and athleticism to play catcher.
3. You need to want to play this position and be willing to practice, to raise your skill level.
What To Expect
1. We will present advanced skills and the boys enrolling need to already be proficient in basic catching and throwing.
2. Participants will be organized into pairs and each pair will have a dedicated coach doing drills. Coach Workman will also be involved with each group.
3. Arrive at 5:30/5:45 PM with gear for warm-ups at Field 1
4. The boys will have fun participating and learning!