Many times coaches ask what are the most significant adjustments players will have to make when they move from the 60ft basepath field to the full size 90 ft base path field. While there are many adjustments for players at all positions if your son is a catcher he will see the huge increase in the distance for the throw to 2nd. The 60ft diamond throw is 85ft, on the 90ft it is 127ft, almost a 35% farther throw.
Catchers that have good arms on the little diamond and are studs throwing that 85 feet will many times be real dissapointed when the ball hits the ground 35 feet past the pitchers, but still 32 feet short of 2nd.
Let the 13 yr old catchers know it’s ok for it to get to 2nd on a hop. Don’t throw real high rainbow throws to try and get it to 2nd in the air. They are harder for an infielder to track. Kids trying to make the throw in the air can also many times come up with sore arms early in the season.
Don’t let them take extra steps, or crowhop the throw. They should be letting go of the ball from behind home plate.
Good quick mechanics and wait for the puberty fairy to show up.
Any questions or comments let me know.
Coach W
