If you don’t understand catcher progressions, you don’t know how to coach catchers. This may sound extreme, but these progressions serve as a roadmap for catchers, and if you don’t know the roadmap, you can’t guide them where they need to go!

If you don’t know who I am, my name is Coach Bougie and ...

Baseball is a game where every player has challenges to overcome. For Alastair, it was about blocking balls during games. This story shows how the right training can help.

The Problem - Why They Reached out to Coach Bougie

As Alastair gets older, the pitching mound moved back. This let to pitchers...

The mind plays tricks on us, especially when faced with challenges on the field. One common lie we believe? Thinking, "This is gonna hurt."

Why Catchers are Scared to Block

Catchers are scared to block because blocking has hurt in the past. The reason that it has hurt previously is because they're...

Think about this for a second- where does the ball come from when thrown? You might say, “Easy question, Coach Bougie!” Every pitch comes from the mound. Then why is your body facing towards first base? Or even the second baseman? This simple question can shed light on a critical aspect for catchers...

The play at the plate following a passed ball is one of the most thrilling, bang-bang moments in baseball. It's also one of the most technique-intensive plays for a catcher. The difference between an out and a run can come down to mere milliseconds. So, how can you ensure you're executing this play ...

When you get to 8u baseball, the catcher position become more and more important as passed balls matter more.

Rob and Tristan found my videos through instagram, took the 7 Day Stance Challenge, and were part of the first group of CatchCORE.

Let’s jump into their story and see how they got better a...

From Doubt to Confidence Behind the Plate

Frank, Teddy's dad, could see that while his son was passionate about baseball, his dwindling confidence was robbing him of the joy of the game. He remembers, "I saw less of his smile on the field. The joy of playing seemed to vanish."

Teddy's challenge...

When we think of batteries, our minds might instantly wander to those little cylindrical objects powering our remotes. But in the realm of baseball, "battery" takes on a whole different meaning - one that's pivotal to the game's flow. So, what's the connection between batteries and baseball? It’s al...

Softball catchers have developed some remarkable skills on the field, especially when compared to their baseball counterparts. A notable strength? Throwing from one knee. It might surprise some, but the reason behind this expertise is simple: dedicated practice.

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Baseball, like any sport, has nuances that can dramatically elevate one's game, and the catcher's position is replete with them. Drawing parallels to basketball's triple threat, where a player can seamlessly shoot, pass, and dribble, catchers too have their own version of this.

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Gil and his son Connor wanted to improve Connor's catching skills. They joined Coach Bougie's CatchCORE program after finding it on Instagram.

The program taught catching mechanics in a structured way, with layered learning. Connor got better at catching and understanding the game.

Gil also found ...

Back picking, a crucial move for catchers, can transform the game in an instant. When done right, it's a thing of beauty; think of Yadier Molina's seamless executions. So, if you've ever wondered how to emulate one of the best in the business, this is for you.

Before diving in, a brief introduction...