For a high school catcher, .2 of a second is the difference between being an average high school player to being a top collegiate or professional prospect.
When a catcher throws down to second base scouts measure his "pop-time".
The stop watch begins when the pitch hits the catcher's mitt and stops when the short stop catches the ball at second base.
An average time for a high school player is around 2.05-2.15
Shaving off .2 of a second will make a huge difference in a catcher's opportunities to play at the next level.
Here is a great technique to improve a catcher's efficiency when throwing to 2B.
- Right Foot (jab step, gain ground)
- Left Foot (in line to second and behind the plate)
- High Exchange (take the ball out of the mitt higher than where it was caught)
Check out this 60 second video to see it in action ( I apologize for the wind noise).
It's kind of crazy to think about the minuscule differences between greatness and mediocrity.
Work on these three, simple steps to become a great catcher!
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