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.

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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.

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Every aspiring catcher has asked this question at some point: "When exactly should I lower my glove to the ground?"

This detail might seem small, but it's pivotal when receiving.

If you don’t know who I am, my name is Anj Bourgeois and I’m the founder of Catching Made Simple. I transitioned from i...

KG3 was 10 years old when his dad, Kenny, started watching Coach Bougie's videos on YouTube. They were both drawn to the coach's clear, concise instructions on the art of catching, and they quickly became fans.

Kenny's dad, KG3's grandpa, also enjoyed Coach Bougie's videos on Instagram and started ...

Are you a catcher looking to improve your throwing?

These are the 5 best drills to drop your pop time.

If you don’t know who I am, my name is Anj Bourgeois and I’m the founder of Catching Made Simple. I transitioned from infield to catcher my Junior year of college, having never caught before, and...

Catching is becoming an increasingly important position in baseball, and it can be challenging to develop the skills and knowledge required to coach catchers effectively. Greg Biddle, a little league coach from San Mateo, California, faced these challenges and struggled to find reliable resources to...

If you're a catcher looking to improve your game, you've come to the right place.

If you don’t know who I am, my name is Anj Bourgeois and I’m the founder of Catching Made Simple. I transitioned from infield to catcher my Junior year of college, having never caught before, and now have a passion fo...

Knowing how to receive well as a catcher will be the difference in being a starter or not.

Catching is a demanding position that requires a unique set of skills. Among those skills, receiving is perhaps the most critical. A great catcher can turn borderline pitches into strikes by framing them prop...

Are you looking for the best kettlebell exercises to help you dominate on the field? This article will show you the top 5 kettlebell exercises for catchers.

Catching is a physically demanding position that requires strength, agility, and endurance. As a catcher, you need to be able to generate powe...

Henry was looking for a way to help his little league catcher, Nathan, get better, but was limited by the catching coach options available to him. Then his wife found Coach Bougie online while looking for catching programs to help their son Nathan improve. They were looking for a program that didn't...