Catcher Framing
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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Analysis of Sport Skill
Stage: Intermediate
Stage Characteristics: Catcher does good job quickly recognizing and locating the pitch. Most notably, the catcher executes quick arm movement by lowering the glove arm in to strike zone quickly. The catcher holds the framed pitch in the strike zone after he frames. The catcher keeps good balance and support in legs and lower body.
What to change: Couple body weight toward the ball by shifting ankles and swaying body weight during the pitch. Lessen movement of glove by beating the ball to its location and trying to catch the top half, bottom half or side of the ball to create a better frame for the umpire.
Cue: minimalize movement of glove by moving body towards the ball.