Softball Overview : How to Play Catcher in Softball

Playing catcher in softball requires the right equipment, communication with every player and being able to catch low balls and block home plate. Play catcher in softball with tips from a former collegiate All-American softball player in this free video on softball.

Expert: Jill Weiss
Contact: www.ShowtimeSportsAcademy.com
Bio: Jill Weiss was a Division 1 All American Softball player at Indiana State University. She is currently coaching softball and soccer athletes at Showtime Sports Academy in Franklin, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• softball
• pitching
• catching
• throwing
• coaching
• playing
• softball gloves
• softball bats

[bigdinger181]

I'm so glad that she told me to stand away from the hitter so that I don't get hit in the head with the bat. I almost forgot that! lol..

[softballangel66]

exuse me this is how u catch i acutally catch an i use two hands thats what pros have told me and if u watch professional softbal like college ALL OF THE CATCHERS DROP TO THEIR KNEES AND UPP DOESNT CALL IT A BALL AND I DO THAT TO ND NEVER GET CALLED A BALL UNLESS IT REALLY IS ONE SO SHUT UP CAUSE U GUYS DONT KNOW ANTTHING ABOUT BEING A CATHER THIS VIDEO IS GOOD

[qeminibaee]

You remind me of my softball coach ! Lol

[WackyJakie]

I am a 6th grade catcher and this woman really helped me. I hope I can do better. ^__^

[scarlette536]

This was a terrible video to watch and really not helpful

[datchick67]

un organized

[bandfan1234]

@Mara03851 Yes, or else the bat or ball can hit your hand, and you can get called for interference.

[Caitb333]

does anyone know how i can get in contact with this lady??

[crazyhoopschick]

Cool vid.

[TriloMagic]

she forgot to tell that as a catcher that you CAN catch foul balls for the out! Even If the batter tips the ball with his or her bat, the catcher can catch that for the out. Catcher can catch any nearby foul balls for the out. That's why the catcher has more opportunities to make outs than right field. 

[TaylorSwiftFourLife]

Softballangle66 is right, i always drop my knee's if there low and if the pitch is a strike it wont change to a ball. THis person know's what shes talking about. SO SHUT UP!!

[teresaschultz06]

Okay guys, she's right. On any pitch you want to get your body behind the ball...That's why you have gear. But you SHOULD although it's not a necessity (if you want to hurt your hand you can, it's your choice) tuck your hand behind your back or behind your leg to avoid it getting hit. And dropping to your knees or is not going to affect what the ump calls. He sees where the ball goes and sometimes, maybe it will, but not most of the time. They usually look at your glove. I'm a catcher, I know :D