Short Summary
- Coach Mountain introduces Will Nieves, a former Major League catcher.
- Nieves shares tips on framing and receiving pitches as a catcher.
- He emphasizes the importance of providing a proper target with the glove for better visibility and to avoid injuries.
- A good target should form an “L” shape with the arm for easier movement to catch pitches, especially fastballs.
- Nieves highlights the common mistake of catching the ball in the palm, which can lead to inconsistency and poor grip.
- He advises catching the ball with the fingers in the ideal spot to facilitate accurate throws to bases.
- Nieves demonstrates drills focusing on catching with the fingers while keeping the thumb positioned correctly.
- The drills aim to enhance a catcher’s skills in framing pitches and improving their catching technique.
- He discusses a catching drill that involves using the tips of the fingers and emphasizes being soft when catching.
