Catching Groups

Catchers at the youth and amateur levels are underserved, making this the comprehensive solution for catchers serious about developing their skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities behind the plate.

Elevate has a staff of catching instructors that have D1 catching experience and have turned into effective teachers of their craft.

Embrace change, no matter how uncomfortable the process will be at times. There is no other way to grow.

• Start and keep a catching journal to track sessions, practices, games
• Communicate by asking questions of instructors and seeking feedback
• Pursuing new information by questioning your beliefs
• Buy in to new information, methods, and techniques taught by instructors
• Learn to be comfortable feeling uncomfortable

Every day will be chocked full of lessons to improve. Learning to become more self-aware and how to make your own adjustments is priority #1. Becoming a good teammate or catching partner is #2. The framework of the content is seen below.

• Receiving – for getting to the ball early and controlling the presentation of pitches
• Rhythm – for being on time as a receiver to get more strikes from the umpire
• Transfer & Throw – to improve the speed and efficiency of catching and throwing from the feet up
• Blocking – to control the ball with proper mechanics, rhythm, and angles
• Specialty plays – to be a well-rounded catcher to can be a general on the field

The use of the following tools will be based on the location and the needs of the specific day’s curriculum.

• Video
• Pitching machines