Coaching Tips

Catching

Topic: Close Catching

When Used
This skill is used when a fielder is positioned close to the
batter and requires quick reactions.
Knees flexed (approximately shoulder width apart, weight evenly distributed)
Hands together (fingers pointing down)
Watch the ball
Hands give

Batting

Topic: Grip & Stance

Grip
Fingers & Thumb wrapped around the handle.
V between thumb and first finger in line (between splice & edge of bat)
Hands Close together Top hand against inside front thigh
Stance
Feet parallel & foot length apart. Weight evenly distributed, kness
flexed Side on position relaxed.
Eyes level over toes