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Softball Catching Videos and DVD's
| Catching:
Development of the Total Catcher - Softball Videos |
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With
Rayla Allison, League Director, National Fastpitch Association Rayla
Allison, a former professional softball catcher, offers her expertise
in this video that will assist fastpitch catchers everywhere. Coach
Allison moves through her instruction in a smooth, easy-to-follow
manner and addresses both the physical and mental requirements of
the demanding position. Fundamental skills such as stance, throwing,
receiving and giving signals are discussed. The viewer also sees
a review and demonstration of fundamental defensive plays such as
bunts, pop ups, passed balls and tag play. Finally, the video addresses
the leadership role catchers must play on every team. It is vital
for a catcher to understand the game in general and pitching fundamentals
in particular; an overview of both are covered. Coach Allison’s
teaching style will benefit everyone from the beginner needing basic
guidance to the advanced catcher looking for a pointer or two. 1990.
35 minutes. VHS |
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Fundamentals of Throwing and Catching - Softball Videos |
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With
Judi Garman, Head Coach, California State University-Fullerton Success
as a defensive player depends on the athlete's ability to catch
and throw. It's that simple. Starting with the basics of catching
and throwing, Judi Garman shares the fundamental principles that
have made Cal-State Fullerton a national power in softball. Also
included are proper mechanics for fielding short-hops, back-handing,
fly balls, diving catches, fielding near a fence, fly balls in the
sun and much more. Each technique includes thorough demonstration
and is followed-up with several drills to enhance player development.
1990. 39 minutes. VHS |
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| Drills
for Successful Catching - Softball Videos |
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With Jacquie Joseph,
Head Coach, Michigan State University Coach Joseph gives a detailed
account of what it takes to play the catching position. She covers
the important characteristics and skills needed to be a successful
catcher. Areas covered and demonstrated include throwing mechanics,
framing pitches, blocking pitches, picking off runners, and fielding
drills covering pop-ups, bunts, wild pitches, double play, and
tag coverage. 27 minutes. 2000. VHS
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| The
Complete Guide to Beginning Catching - Softball Videos |
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With Henry Christowski,
Head Coach, Simpson College, NCAA Division III National Champs
1997, 1999 Henry Christowski was once a catcher himself and
has successfully coached the position at both the high school
and college level. He explains all the basics of this critical
position such as the importance of protective equipment, the
strength and accuracy in a catcher’s arm, gripping the ball,
releasing the ball and the follow through, how to frame the
pitch, blocking the pitch in the dirt, catching pop flies, how
to handle runners on base, fielding bunts, dropped third strikes,
plays at home plate and wild pitches. Finally, he covers other
important areas such as the stance behind the plate and which
stance to use based on the situation. 40 minutes. 2001. VHS
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