What stances does a catcher use?
Catchers use one stance to give signs, a relaxed stance with no one on base, and a ready stance with runners on or two strikes, so they can block and throw. The videos show each stance and how to give signs.
What it looks like: Sitting back on the heels with runners on base, or signs the other team can read.
4 videos
Braves Training Series | Catching: Stances with Johnny Estrada Catchers Stance to Give Signs - Chad Moeller.mov Changing Up Signs as a Catcher Blocking and Throwing Position - Catcher Fundamentals Series by IMG Academy Baseball (3 of 6)
Where these videos come from
- Atlanta Braves: The Atlanta Braves’ channel; its catching lessons are taught by former All-Star catcher Johnny Estrada.
- ChadMoellerBaseball: Chad Moeller, a former major-league catcher who teaches young players.
- Ripken Baseball: Cal Ripken Jr. and Bill Ripken’s youth baseball company; both brothers played in the major leagues.
- IMG Academy: IMG Academy’s baseball program, at the sports boarding school in Florida.
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