AGES 7–12 · BASEBALL + SOFTBALL BUILT IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
46/60 ACADEMYTHE COMPLETE YOUTH PLAYER

FREE COURSES / CATCHING / LESSON 3

🥎 · CATCHING STARTER · SESSION 03 OF 07

Move Behind the Ball

Shift body safely toward an easy pitch.

10–15 MINUTESADULT-SUPERVISEDFREE COURSE

Today’s lesson.

Shift body safely toward an easy pitch.

Why it matters

A small adjustment can turn a difficult receive into a comfortable one.

What you need

Mark center and two side positions; start with soft tossed balls.

How to do the drill

Shift feet or body toward gentle toss, maintain balance and make quiet catch.

ONE CUE TO REMEMBER“Move first.”

Today's skill-game challenge

Catch 3 soft tosses from each side.

One common mistake

Falling sideways while reaching.

Coach it positively: notice effort, a good decision and controlled movement—not just the final result.

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