This video explains the basics of a catcher's equipment and why each piece is necessary. Shin pads, the chest protector, t...

A pregame routine can be important for setting up your approach to the game, says Red Sox catcher Josh Bard.

The most important job of a catcher is to keep the ball in front of him at all times. This video gives youth baseball play...

Catcher's will often be forced to block balls to the left or right of their bodies, and this is the right technique to do ...

Learn how to make the pitch as attractive as possible to the umpire. Make that pitch look like a strike by trying these t...

Catcher gets in blocking/throwing stance. Standing 30 feet away, the coach throws a mixture of strikes and balls in the d...

The four-seam grip is ideal. However as a catcher, that's not always possible. Hand position, grip and quick footwork le...

Coach gets on one knee from a short distance. The catcher assumes the blocking position. The coach will throw the ball...

Technique for catchers to field pop-ups behind the plate. Rarely is there such thing as a free out, but this is as close a...