FieldingIntermediateModerate loadMinor tier
Catcher Blocking Checkpoint Ladder: Clear the Gate Before You Level Up
A scored, gate-based blocking progression: the catcher must hit a block-percentage checkpoint on one rung before unlocking the next, harder rung — from a stationary center ball up to reactive live-angle sequences.
⏱ ~20 min📋 10 balls per rung; advance only after clearing the 8-of-10 (80%) checkpoint. Attempt 2-4 rungs per session with rest between rounds.
What you'll need
- Catcher's gear (mask, chest protector, shin guards, mitt)
- Soft training balls or tennis balls (real baseballs at the top rung only)
- Cones, chalk, or towels to mark a 3ft x 3ft kill zone
- Whiteboard or phone to log makes per rung
- L-screen or half-mound for the live-angle top rung
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