Arena LKN’s catching lessons provide a specialized learning experience designed to enhance catchers skills behind the plate. These sessions focus on refining catching techniques and developing strategic awareness. Our catching lessons cover vital elements such as receiving, blocking, and pop-times. Situational IQ as well as how to be a vocal catcher who can lead the team.
Receiving is a vital part of being a standout catcher. Knowing how to properly receive different pitches in different stances and situations is a huge separating factor amongst catchers. When working with our seasoned catching instructor, you will learn how to steal strikes for your pitchers while making it look effortless. Learn how to keep those tough pitches in the zone and become the catcher that every pitcher you play with wants to throw to.
Proper blocking technique is crucial for catchers as it helps them maintain control of the running game and protects against runners advancing for the opposing team. During your lessons at Arena, while focusing on blocking you will learn proper positioning, anticipation, glove and body placement, absorbing impact and recovery after the block. Proper technique will help players decrease chances of injury which will allow them to be more confident and aggressive when blocking. Don’t let passed balls happen because you don’t know the right techniques for blocking. Let our coaches help you learn how to become the defensive catcher you want to be.
While working on your pop time at Arena LKN, catchers will learn proper footwork, correct transfer form, and the right way for catchers to move their bodies in order to optimize the throwing velocity and accuracy. Every lesson is tailored to each individual catcher in order to promote efficiency, quickness, and essentially making them as fast and accurate as possible. Our HitTrax machines also allow us to capture exchange time, pop time, throwing velocity, throwing angles, and real time results on if the runner is safe or out. There is a 6 month compilation of your data to show progress and areas of improvement that your coach can explain. Come get better and help your team out by learning how to increase the number of runners you throw out.
Twice a year, Wow Factor Atlantic holds tryouts for each age group in the community during the spring/summer (July/August) and fall (October/November). Private tryouts are available for players who can't attend specific dates. Step onto the field and showcase your baseball skills at Wow Factor Atlantic Tryouts from 8U to 18U. Whether you're seasoned or a rising star, secure a spot on the team where dedication meets excellence!
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