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The Catching Academy

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The Catching Academy

@CatchingAcademy

Bay Area, California

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The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
May 4
Stop questioning yourself in the middle of the game. That is exactly when mistakes happen. Pro catcher Willie Maciver says the secret to the big leagues isn’t just talent, it’s breathing. When the bases are loaded and the winning run is on third, you have to stay calm and trust
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The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Nov 4, 2021
This dude was just asked what he wants his legacy to be and he didn’t mention the game! “Faith, Family, and the way I treat others”
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The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Feb 4, 2022
Make them believe! Be contagious!
Matt Pagni
@CoachPags775
Feb 3, 2022
THIS energy ❤️
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The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Nov 4, 2021
“You’re not as important as you think you are” If Buster Posey is able to say that, you should be able to have that realization as well.
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The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Jan 30, 2020
Here is a clip of Brian Whatley of @dnacatching at our camp talking about this same thing. Loved the boxing analogy.
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The Catching Guy
@TheCatchingGuy
Jan 30, 2020
Replying to @TheCatchingGuy
This is an explanation for sprinters but the same “rule” or concept applies...
The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Sep 29, 2021
Blocking Tic-Tac-Toe Take it further than just keep it in front. Understanding how to manipulate the ball off of our chest is important. Blocking TTT gives them more specific goal than just the block. Block and manipulate to a point. Also creates competition and makes it fun!
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The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Oct 12, 2022
Three Ball Transfers help us focus on the control of the ball and avoiding flipping the ball into the glove as well as working on finger dexterity. Rapid fire off the machine forces player to feel it with eyes up. A fun, challenging drill.
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The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Jan 9, 2023
Stanford Head Coach, David Esquer, on what he wants out of his catchers. 🎥 Full Clip in Bio 🎥
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The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Jun 16, 2024
I attended the NCAA Baseball Regional at UCSB. ADVICE for prospective college catchers based on observations from the weekend. A Thread
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The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Feb 7, 2024
Jose Trevino talks blocking…
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The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Aug 22, 2020
Catchers. Just know that everyone will be hard on you. They expect everything of you and you are involved in every pitch. It’s not always fair, but trust in YOUR process and YOUR beliefs and don’t let anything stop you.
The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Oct 12, 2022
Another part of our transfer series where catcher puts a golf ball between ring and pinky. Forces players to feel the transfer happen to two fingers as opposed to entire hand. Avoids change up grips and gets us to correct position quicker.
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The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Oct 12, 2022
Three Ball Transfers help us focus on the control of the ball and avoiding flipping the ball into the glove as well as working on finger dexterity. Rapid fire off the machine forces player to feel it with eyes up. A fun, challenging drill.
The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Dec 13, 2023
THUMB DRAG. We started incorporating thumb drag into our drills more when we had @BennettLee51 on our podcast and he was talking about how he utilizes it. This is a great drill to feel aggressive moving towards the ball but patient staying on the ground. Players got much more
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The Catching Academy
@CatchingAcademy
Jul 14, 2020
Head up.
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