FieldingIntermediateModerate loadMinor tier
Catcher Block, Recover, and Throw Drill: From Dirt Ball to Out at the Base
Chain the block to a fast recovery: drive the hips up, get to the left side of the ball, scoop it bare-handed into the throwing slot, and fire to the called base before the runner advances.
⏱ ~15 min📋 4-6 reps per called base, 2-3 rounds, with rest and arm-care between rounds
What you'll need
- Catcher's gear (mask, chest protector, shin guards, mitt)
- Soft training balls or tennis balls (for the block)
- A base or target net to throw to, with a partner to receive
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