Expectations for Catchers in Bullpens

1.) This is your practice time… work on receiving and blocking.

2.) Get in a good stance every pitch

3.) Work on receiving every pitch

4.) Block any ball in the dirt

5.) Pre-select pitches to work on T-Drill

6.) Get to know your pitchers, what pitches can they throw in what counts

7.) Learn to use the wrist numbers.

8.)  Switch between primary and secondary stances

9.) Work on your first base pickoff footwork.

10.) Scramble to every ball you block.

11.) If you are not catching you should be umpiring, or standing in as a hitter. 

Extra Resources

• 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

• Why I call pitches and my favorite sequences - This podcast is perfect if you call pitches or if your catcher