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Brent Mayne's  The Art of Catching Newsletter

 

Tip of the Week:    " Catching is a one-handed position"

 

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Catching is a one-handed position, just like first base.  If you look at this photo, going to the ball with two hands pulls your upper body out of alignment and opens you up to serious finger injuries.

Even though the bare hand should be in front of the body in a throwing situation, make sure that it does not follow the glove out to receive the ball.  It is only there to aid with transition.

In a non-throwing situation, keep the bare hand behind the body, protected and out of the way.

There are two exceptions to this rule.  Try to use two hands when you're catching a pop fly and when you're tagging a runner out.

Till next week, good luck, have fun, and keep your eye on the ball.


 

 

The Art of Catching book

 

  

The Art of Catching

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!

 


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
Brent Mayne