with Lindsay Leftwich,
LSU Assistant Coach (Catchers/Hitters);
All-Conference player at Northwestern State
Want to learn which tools are necessary for developing a championship catcher? This video will equip you with the information needed to help mold your catcher into becoming the servant leader of your team. Coach Lindsay "Lefty" Leftwich conveys her passion and knowledge of catching to coaches of all levels. You'll learn the keys of catching from Lefty and her championship program!
Characteristics of a Championship Catcher
Coach Leftwich extensively covers which qualities coaches want to look for or help foster in their catchers. Most of what she discusses has nothing to do with the physical skills. These are controllable traits that players can work on to enhance their personality and character. The list that Lefty covers is a great place to start for all coaches to evaluate their players. The 3 Big Things needed from a catcher are:
- Consistent
- Energy giver
- Servant
Mechanics of Catching & Drills
Learn the mechanics needed to be a great catcher in all aspects, including: receiving, blocking, throwing, bunts, and plays at the plate. Leftwich breaks down the fundamentals of catching, emphasizing the key components of what each part of the body needs to do, ensuring player safety first.
This video has over 15 drills to help develop your catchers' skills. There are seven drills where your catcher uses their bare hand instead of their glove. Coach Leftwich shows how to teach proper mechanics of catching, which will keep your players safe and avoid injuries. Instead of using softballs, Lefty has her catchers use tennis balls and ping pong balls to teach placement of the thumb and to work on vision training.
Coach Leftwich teaches you the tools catchers need to allow them to be their best! This video will give you practical advice and drills for all levels of softball, allowing you to develop a championship catcher.
45 minutes. 2021.