Catcher Receiving Drills
Duration: 1:59
Summary: The first drill is to teach the catcher exactly where to catch the ball in their hands. The ball should be caught between the thumb and the index finger.
Catcher Blocking Drills
Duration: 2:00
Summary: The most basic of our blocking drills, we are on a knee and throwing the balls in the dirt and down the middle of the plate every time.
Catcher Throwing Drills
Duration: 1:58
Summary: Our catchers will start throwing to second base standing in an athletic position. Here we are focusing on our footwork and transfer.
Catcher Pop Up Drills
Duration: 1:36
Summary: The coach will throw the ball into the air and hit a catcher pop fly with the fungo.
Catcher Plays At The Plate
Duration: 1:47
Summary: When we are practicing our force plays at the plate, we will field the ball two different ways.
Catcher Fielding Bunts
Duration: 1:58
Summary: Here, our coach/partner will roll bunts from the first base foul line to the second baseman.
Retrieving Wild Pitches & Pass Balls
Duration: 1:36
Summary: The catcher will start in his blocking position with all of his equipment on.
Dynamic Stretching
Duration: 1:47
Summary: When we are practicing our force plays at the plate, we will field the ball two different ways.
Catching 101 Book Interview
Duration: 2:16
Summary: The Complete Guide for Baseball Catchers was written by Coach Xan Barksdale and published in July 2011.
Rice Bucket Workout
Duration: 2:16
Summary: Xan Barksdale shows exercises that can be done to strengthen a baseball catcher's hands, wrists, and forearms. All you need is a 5 gallon bucket and 15-20 pounds of rice.
Prehab Circuit
Duration: 4:05
Summary: University of Louisville baseball coach Xan Barksdale shows exercises that should be done before and after baseball practice for arm care and to help prevent injuries.
BaseballCON 2011 - Throwoing Mechancis
Duration:7:44
Summary: University of Louisville baseball coach Xan Barksdale speaks at BaseballCON 2011 in Louisville, KY. This is the 3rd of 3 videos and covers the Throwing Mechanics to 2B (Second Base).
BasballCON 2011 Receiving, Blocking
Duration: 11:46
Summary: University of Louisville baseball coach Xan Barksdale speaks at BaseballCON 2011 in Louisville, KY. This is the 2nd of 3 videos and covers the Secondary Stance, Receiving, and Blocking.
BaseballCON 2011 - Stances
Duration: 10:17
Summary: Xan Barksdale speaks at BaseballCON 2011 in Louisville, KY. This is the 1st of 3 videos and covers the Signal Stance and Primary Stance.
Catchers Performance Summary App
Duration: 5:03
Summary: Xan Barksdale introduces Catcher's Performance Summary application for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. This application will help catchers improve by giving them the most accurate feedback available on their defensive performance.
