01 / KNOW IT
Today’s lesson.
Practice catcher leadership.
Why it matters
Good communication can prevent extra bases and confusion.
02 / SET UP
What you need
Use three role markers for pitcher, catcher and an infielder.
03 / PRACTICE IT
How to do the drill
Practice “ready,” “one out,” “home,” “back up,” and “nice miss—next one” in simple scenes.
ONE CUE TO REMEMBER“Clear and kind.”
04 / PLAY IT
Today's skill-game challenge
Make the correct useful call in 4 of 5 scenarios.
05 / WATCH FOR IT
One common mistake
Yelling without telling teammates what to do.
Coach it positively: notice effort, a good decision and controlled movement—not just the final result.
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