catcher question

[A&&hole Coach]

Here is all the catchers need to know...

Speed the hitter's hands up then slow the ball down. Slow the hitter's hands down then speed the ball up. Change the line of sight on pitches up and down with heat and in and out with junk.

with 3 balls unless a base is open of the score is lopsided, only throw your pitcher's best.

Your P will be far more successful with change of speed than if she has 3 pitches that are all the same mph. Gotta keep them guessing! Young pitchers should have a superior grasp of their fastball, then change up, then whatever else. in that order. SOOOO many times I have a girl tell me about all the different pitches she has but can't spot her fastball when she needs to. Parents - once your P can continually throw 7 or 8 fastballs for a strike, then she should start learning a change up. Once she can throw 6 or 7 change ups for a strike then go with her next pitch, whichever that might be based on her style.

It a'int rocket science.

You better also tell your coaches to have a better pitch calling system than fingers ont he bucket also. Any good opposing coaching staff will be picking those signs off and relaying that information to the batter verbally. I.E., first name vs, last name, "turn and burn", "go with it", red 3, etc...

She could have an awesome change up but it won't matter cuz my hitters know it's coming! BOOOOMMMMM, c-ya

[Skooter]

It makes coaches feel like they're in the game. Most travel ball and hs coaches couldn't call a good game if their life depended on it. All they do is slow the game down. Except ILB of course.

They have to know how to call a game in order to teach their catcher how to. Most catchers could call a better game than their coaches though.

ILB- sounds like that catcher you base your position on called a very good game except that one batter.

[Skooter]

I wont allow it, and it has nothing to do with power.

We won a HS playoff game 2 years ago, and no doubt in my mind we won that game because the catcher was calling the game. We won 1-0 the result of walking the number 9 batter.

Start watching all of the college games and see how many catchers are calling the games.

Not sure why people think the catcher needs to call the game??

Cuz most coaches in hs & Tball don't have a clue!

[Iluvblue]

wow skooter,
you start a new name, immediately start posting on all topics involving me???

Im sorry, did we kick your ass in the last couple of weeks??

[Skooter]

wow skooter,
you start a new name, immediately start posting on all topics involving me???

Im sorry, did we kick your ass in the last couple of weeks??

Are there any you're not involved in?

Before I post again, I'll check to make sure you're not involved...

Actually, our 12U team kicked your ass in Merced and you were coaching...

Its just fun disagreeing with people who can't handle disagreement!

[Iluvblue]

You were playing in Merced???
Ok, now that makes sense on what a fool you are.
And kicked their ass??

They lost 2 games, both by 2 runs, and I would assume that puts you on a particular team that was way bigger, way more talented and won by 2 runs??? Lol


Merced tourneys...... hahahahahhahahaahhahahahhahahhaahhahahhaahhahahahhahahhhahhahahaahahahahhahahahh.

Stay there, you belong there in all likelihood.

[Skooter]

Yes in Merced with the CR-Monarchs...why the Merced hate?

"they"? you mean we...

Just using your term "kicked ass". I didn't mean by a wide margin and certainly no disrespect to your girls. I assume 12 yr olds aren't on here.

Your arrogance is hilarious take a valium

[Skooter]

back on topic

http://bcove.me/2e0mlnq4
this rookie coach on catching...fast forward to about 4:30 and listen to his opinion on this subject...

[Iluvblue]

Im glad you got your coaching videos in the mail and are studying hard.

Now when the NSA all star teams from Merced have the caliber of players that Arizona has, then teach the catcher to call pitches. But to think what will work with the top echelon softball players that Candrea works with, will work with the avg team or player....... you go ahead do that.

Good luck to you.

Come say hello this weekend.... nah, youd be better of starting a new screen name and talking more shit behind your computer.

Why didnt you come talk that smack a few weeks ago when we were in Merced?

Now go back to reading your coaching 101 manuals for this weekend's Rainbow field tourney.

[OutfieldAngel]

Sounds to me like you guys should just put on a pair of boxing gloves and find a 12'×12' ring to settle your differences then get back to enjoying the great game fastpitch!