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PREMIER MIDWEST CATCHERS CAMP returns to Ripon College over the Christmas Holiday Break
This is one of the few camps in the country that will focus 100% on catching and improving the skills of the leader on the baseball field. Campers can expect specific progressions on proper throwing mechanics, blocking, receiving, pitch calling, fielding, plays at the plate, pop ups, leadership, communication and the relationship with the pitcher. Another unique element that elevates this camp is that each camper will receive two video clips of their throwing action sent their email address that can be played back on their computer’s media player. Each catcher will also receive a detailed written evaluation directly from Darin Everson sent via email. Below is an actual example of a written evaluation from our 2008 Premier Midwest Catchers Camp. REGISTER ONLINE OR MAIL IN YOUR REGISTRATION ASAP.
Johnny Catcher - Anywhere, WI - Junior in 2009
Best Throwing Velocity: 65 MPH
Best TT2: 2.20 seconds
Pretty good with your square set up; having six eyes square to the pitcher - work to stay square in your set up on every pitch. Keep working on your flexibility. When you work to stay more relaxed in your set ups it will allow you to give your pitcher the best possible target. Try to show a big target for the pitcher and keep your elbow relaxed in your SHOW-RELAX-RECEIVE. Continue to work on having good flexion in your left arm to help with your receiving; keeping your hands as soft as they can be throughout. Remember to keep your elbow on or outside your left knee. We think the paddle drill is a great drill for you to work on staying relaxed within your set ups. When playing catch be sure to get the ball to your bare hand as soon as the ball hits your glove. With your throwing action, we want to minimize your right foot step; get that right foot down as quickly as possible in your R-L throw action and try to gain ground toward 2nd base with your short step. I think your time to 2nd base will be lowered when your right foot learns to be short and quick. With your blocking you do a good job with your glove. Looks like you block with good balance, but we feel you need to get wider and lower with your body - you can help this by working on getting your ankles more flat to the ground; this will naturally get your body lower and give your body smaller holes to cover with your glove. Good job overall and keep working to improve. Hopefully we can help you fulfill your goals for baseball and catching.
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