Catcher Throwdown 2nd
Recommended Skill Analysis Tasks
Written Analysis: Analyze the following
- Stage: Identify the stage of the skill that is exhibited (e.g. beginner, intermediate, expert).
- Stage Characteristics: Describe 2-3 features of the movement on the video that is characteristic of the stage identified.
- What to Change: Identify and describe the most important aspect of the skill that will need to be changed for the subject to improve.
- Cue: Write the single most important verbal instructional cue to help the performer improve.
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Catcher Throwdown
Stage: Expert
Stage Characteristics: This player is quick on his relase time, he controls the ball well and is able to complete the throw in the crouched position.
What to Change: Athough this video does not show the target that the catcher is aiming for he may need to work on his accuracy, and his in-flight velocity.
Cues: Control, accuracy, speed.
Catcher Throwdown
Stage: Expert
Stage Characteristics: This player is quick on his relase time, he controls the ball well and is able to complete the throw in the crouched position.
What to Change: Athough this video does not show the target that the catcher is aiming for he may need to work on his accuracy, and his in-flight velocity.
Cues: Control, accuracy, speed.
Catcher Throwdown
• The skill stage of the catcher is beginning.
• The catcher remains on his knees and doesn’t exhibit a secondary stance. Because of the lack of a secondary stance the footwork is not started so the timing, accuracy and velocity of the throw are off.
• The most common technique for a catcher throwing out runners trying to steal second is the "jump-pivot" method. This is a basic skill usually practiced in little league.
• Cue: Get off your knees.