AGES 7–12 · BASEBALL + SOFTBALL BUILT IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
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FREE COURSES / PITCHING / LESSON 6

🎯 · PITCHING STARTER · SESSION 06 OF 07

Play Catch and Communicate

Work safely with a catcher or target partner.

10–15 MINUTESADULT-SUPERVISEDFREE COURSE

Today’s lesson.

Work safely with a catcher or target partner.

Why it matters

Great pitchers communicate and protect their teammates.

What you need

Use a supervised catching station, soft balls and appropriate protective gear for live catching.

How to do the drill

Agree on target and signs, wait until receiver is ready, deliver only appropriate low-effort attempts, and stop together.

ONE CUE TO REMEMBER“Eyes on catcher.”

Today's skill-game challenge

Complete 6 clear readiness checks.

One common mistake

Pitching toward someone without their attention or gear.

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

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