Drill | 3 min | Sports Training, Softball
Softball Drill for Catchers: 1, 2, 3 Sequence Progression
This drill improves timing, sequencing, and control behind the plate.
Instructions: This drill improves transition speed from receiving the ball to transferring and moving into the throwing motion. Begin in your receiving stance prepared for short tosses. Receive the ball cleanly, move it immediately into your throwing hand, then execute your 1–2 footwork sequence to begin the throw or simulate the release. Reset quickly and prepare for the next repetition.
Reps: 2 sets × 8–10 full sequences
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