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It may look like they’re not doing much on the field, but catchers have an important role in softball. Along with the pitcher, the catcher is one of the main operators of the defensive aspect of the game.

So if you want to be a softball catcher, congratulations, first of all, for wanting to take on this very challenging position. That said, let me share with you some of the essential qualities that you need to imbibe in order to become a good softball catcher.

Here they are:

Have Good Leadership Skills. Being behind the home plate gives you a complete view of the field. With this view, you can see whether someone will attempt to steal the base, where the ball is going, and what you’re probably doing wrong in your defense if your team’s experiencing a slump.

Because of this, you need to be able to gather your team together in coming up with an overall strategy in playing the game. That includes directing the pitcher in what type of pitch to throw at a particular situation, alert the pitcher that a baserunner looks like she’s going to steal the base, among other things.



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In softball, you need to be able to run quickly to get from one base to another. I understand if you think that that’s all you’ll ever need to get you past the basemen.

But the truth is that, softball isn’t just about running, or running fast for that matter. There are other things you need to consider when it comes to this part of the game.

Why am I telling you this? That’s because I know a lot of softball players who hire the wrong types of coaches to help them run faster than ever before. You want to perform better? Hire a coach. That’s alright. But make sure you’re spending your money on the right kind of coach.

What I recommend, then, is that you get a coach who specializes in softball, not in any other sport. A sprint coach can help you run faster, we all know that. But would the extra speed help you become a better softball player? I’m not so sure about that.

That’s because here’s what your coach should be teaching you to make the most of the drills for your softball game:

1. The Proper Timing – it’s not all about speed, as I mentioned earlier. The truth is that you don’t need to be Usain Bolt or some other world-class sprinter to run bases, only if you know how to run the bases smartly.

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