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Brent Mayne's The Art of Catching Newsletter
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Tip of the Week: " Mix Up Your Stances"
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Tony Pena spicing it up.
Watching a catcher do the same thing - squat, catch ball, toss back -
for three hours is about exciting as watching paint dry.
As much as anything, baseball is entertainment. Here's a suggestion on
how you can do your part as a catcher to bring some showmanship,
creativity, and energy to your position.
In a non-blocking, non-throwing situation (less than 2 strikes, 3
balls, and nobody on base) vary your squatting style.
Here are a few of the many benefits that come from using multiple
stances. It'll give your pitcher a different look (which is especially
helpful if he's struggling to find the zone.) Breaking the one-stance
monotony is fun and will help keep you mentally engaged for the whole
game. It'll set you apart from the masses and help you get noticed.
Varying your stances will make you appear to have bounce and brings
positive energy to your defense.
Remember though, it's only for the non-blocking, non-throwing
situations!
Till next week, good luck, have fun, and keep your eye on the
ball.
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The Art of Catching book
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Finally, the long
awaited book is here and available for purchase through my website www.brentmayne.com. Whether
you're a coach, player, curious fan, this book is garaunteed to enhance
your baseball experience. Catching is one of the most important
defensive positions on the field, yet little if any instruction on the
subject has ever been available - until now. In The Art of Catching, I
distill fifteen years of Major League experience to provide
cutting-edge overviews of all the crucial technical aspects of the
position, including:
- Athletic posture and stances
- Glove mechanics and throwing to bases
- Pitchouts, backpicks, and handling pop flies
- Calling games and working with pitchers
- Making plays at the plate without getting hurt
- Getting the most out of drills and bullpen time
- What it takes to play in the big leagues
The information in this book is applicable to players at all levels,
from Little League to the major leagues, and everyone in between. With
many photos and illustrations, summaries of key points, and
thought-provoking quotations, The Art of Catching is destined to be a
baseball classic and essential for coaches, fans, and aspiring players.
Order your copy today!
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Thank you taking the time to read this newsletter, if you have any
comments, questions, or suggestions you can contact me at artofcatching@gmail.com
or through the website at www.brentmayne.com. Until
next week, keep your eye on the ball...
Sincerely,
Brent Mayne
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