PADDLE BLOCKING DRILL

A softball catcher blocking drill.

Purpose: To teach quickness, coordination and to help overcome the fear of incoming pitches.
Equipment: Softballs, catching gear and paddles
Procedure:

1. Have the catcher in the crouch behind the plate in full gear, but instead of a glove, give the catcher a wooden paddle to wear on her hands.
2. The coach fires balls to all corners of the plate.
3. The balls should hit the ground directly in front of the catcher.
4. The catcher blocks each ball with the paddles.
5. This drill should be performed for a prescribed period of time or a designated number of repetitions.

Coaching Points:
# Emphasize being big to block the ball.
# Emphasize getting behind the ball.

Article Source: http://www.sportspracticedrills.com

University of South Dakota Women’s Softball: www.usdcoyotes.com/sports/softball/

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