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Throw Down to Two

medium

The catcher's throw to second base, built in three beats: catch, feet, throw. Runners start stealing at this age, and this is the answer.

10 min · 3-4 kids per group · infield

ages 9-14heavy arm load

Setup

Catcher in gear at the plate. A middle infielder (or coach) covering second base. Thrower 25 feet in front of the catcher pitching firm strikes. Count every throw.

Bring: catcher gear, balls, gloves, bases

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Skills

Infield Defense: Tags, Force Plays & Bag FootworkCatching: Receiving & Framing BasicsCatching: Throw Downs & Exchanges