Baseball
Catcher Throw-Down Footwork
Build a repeatable exchange and throwing base to second
12 min
4 sets of 6 dry exchanges, then 6 throws
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start in a secondary receiving stance with the weight on the balls of the feet.
- 2Catch and bring the ball to the center of the chest, turning the seams with the throwing hand.
- 3Replace the feet under the hips so the front shoulder points at second base before releasing.
- 4Throw over the top on a line to the bag, then repeat without rushing the exchange.
What to focus on
A clean exchange at the chest with the feet arriving under the throw.
Common mistake
Standing up first, throwing from a wide base, or exchanging out away from the body.