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Block School

calm

Catchers earn bruise-free confidence with tennis-ball blocking: chin tucked, ball centered, smother and recover. Gear on, fear off.

12 min · 1-3 kids per group

ages 9-14

Setup

Catcher in full gear in their stance. Coach 20 feet away with a bucket of tennis balls (real balls only for 13-14 and only after form holds).

Bring: catcher gear, tennis or soft balls, buckets

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Skills

Catching: BlockingCatching: Receiving & Framing Basics