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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:

• Our new plan with catchers during practice
• Why they should take their bullpen time seriously
• What we chart during their bullpen sessions
• Several under utilized aspects of catching bullpens
• What catchers should do AFTER they block a ball in a bullpen session
• How you can incorporate catcher throwing into bullpen sessions.

Resources of the Show

• Catcher bullpen responsibility sign - Edit this if you want, laminate it and post it by where your catchers catch bullpens

• Catching-drill-menu - This is a great resource for coaches to maximize practice time with their catchers

• Two Catcher Throwing Drill - This drill will let your catchers work on throwing to each base in a short period of time

• Blocked vs. Random Practice - This podcast episode explains how to practice so that players learn how to react to game like conditions