Draft. Written for the library and not yet read by a coach.
ages 9-10 . calm
Builds the block and die technique for balls straight in front of the plate so a catcher smothers instead of deflecting.
10 min2 kids per groupbackyard
On a grass surface, catcher starts in the blocking stance: knees wide, seat between the heels, glove and bare hand between the knees, chin tucked, mask down. No ball is used yet.
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