How does a catcher throw to second base?
A good throw to second comes from a quick transfer from the glove and short, quick footwork. The videos show catchers’ footwork and throws to second.
What it looks like: Standing all the way up before throwing, or slow feet after the catch.
4 videos
Braves Training Series | Catching: Footwork with Johnny Estrada Catcher's Footwork Throwing to Second Part II Catchers Throwing to Second Base - Footwork - Chad Moeller Catcher Footwork Throwing to 2nd Part I
Where these videos come from
- Atlanta Braves: The Atlanta Braves’ channel; its catching lessons are taught by former All-Star catcher Johnny Estrada.
- Antonelli Baseball: Matt Antonelli, a first-round draft pick who played in the major leagues for the San Diego Padres.
- ChadMoellerBaseball: Chad Moeller, a former major-league catcher who teaches young players.
Each video plays in YouTube's own player, in its privacy mode, and nothing loads from YouTube until you press play. The titles are the channels' own.
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