Episode 7 - Catching up with Xan Barksdale

ABCA Podcast

English - August 03, 2016 15:00 - 55 minutes - 1 Byte - ★★★★★ - 351 ratings
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The ABCA welcomes Xan Barksdale from Catching 101 to "Calls from the Clubhouse" to discuss aspects of development around the catching position. Topics described include the essentials of a great catcher, how to implement skill development for catchers in practice planning along with various drills and coaching cues to improve receiving, blocking and throwing. Barksdale also offers insight into developing winning relationships with umpires and direction for non-catching coaches to strengthen their knowledge of the position.