FieldingBeginnerModerate load
Catcher Center Block Drill: Chest-Over-Ball Blocking Fundamentals
Build the bedrock blocking shape for balls bounced right at you: knees down, chest over the ball, glove in the gap, chin tucked. This is where every catcher's blocking starts.
⏱ ~10 min📋 3 rounds of 8-10 center blocks, with rest between rounds
What you'll need
- Catcher's gear (mask, chest protector, shin guards, mitt)
- Soft training balls (Incrediball / RIF safety balls)
- Home plate or towel as a reference spot
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