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A common statement goes like this, "Teams only go as far as their pitching takes them." In youth baseball, the case may be that teams only go as far as their catching takes them. Unfortunately, baseball catching fundamentals and technique is an area youth baseball coaches know least about. Good youth coaches should at least learn the basics of catching, as good catching sets the tone for the whole game.
The catching position is usually the means of communication from the coach to the field. Because the catcher has the whole field in front of him, they have the easiest opportunity to relay signals from the bench to players on the field. The following signals from coaches to players go through the catcher:
Although, I believe catchers should learn to call the pitcher's pitches, sometimes it is necessary for coaches to call pitches from the bench, also. Good catchers learn to lead teams through their actions and enthusiasm, which are characteristics coaches help develop.
Once again, youth coaches cannot be expected to know the finer points of baseball catching, but they should know some basics to help.
Once again, these are just the basics of catching that youth coaches should know. For more expertise, coaches should have players work with an experience baseball-catching specialist.
After playing major league baseball, Jack Perconte has taught baseball and softball since 1988 and offered valuable coaching training too. He has helped numerous youth players reach their potential, as well as having helped parents and coaches navigate their way through the challenging world of youth sports. Jack is one of the leading authorities in the areas of youth baseball training and coaching training advice.
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