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Pitcher/Catcher relationship

Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by FPSOFTBALL23, May 6, 2008.

  1. May 6, 2008 at 10:45 PM #1
    FPSOFTBALL23

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    How important is the pitcher/catcher relationship? I know from personal experience that the catchers my DD have had the past 2 years in High School and travel ball have been awesome. They have some sort of connection where they both know what the other is thinking and they seem to be on the same page 99% of the time. I can see it in my DD's eyes when she is on the mound. She has confidence in her catcher and the catcher has confidence in the pitcher. It is an awesome thing to see players trust each other. Even her backup catcher is great this year. Even though I do not relax much in a game my daughter pitches (I think I get more nervous than she does) it is nice to know that they have this relationship, connection or whatever you want to call it on the field. Thanks to all my DD's catchers. You are all awesome!!
     
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  2. May 7, 2008 at 12:10 AM #2
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    A good catcher/pitcher chemistry......
    Makes a mediocre pitcher competitive
    a good pitcher great
    and a great pitcher totally dominating.
     
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  3. May 7, 2008 at 6:44 AM #3
    cheeze105

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    Agree with the above statement, it will even come to the where the pitcher and catcher have their own signals such as slight movement of glove, hand to helmet/mask, hand on knee, head bob, things like that which make it hard to figure out whats being thrown or called.
     
  4. May 7, 2008 at 7:20 AM #4
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    Our school's catcher has been out for three weeks due to a shoulder tear and has been going to therapy. Our pitcher has almost had mental breakdowns on the mound as a result of the other catcher's set ups and throw backs. She is expected to be back this week, but it may be too late as we play a tie breaker to see who goes to the playoffs.

    Total team chemistry is key, not just pitchers and catchers
     
  5. May 7, 2008 at 8:41 AM #5
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    Agreed...total team chemistry is the goal.......However, it ain't gonna happen if the chemistry isn't there with the battery.
    JMHO
    ERMS
     
  6. May 7, 2008 at 4:00 PM #6
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    My 2 dd's are a pitcher & catcher. They started playing together last summer on a 18u showcase team. It has been a pleasure watching those 2 sisters develop into a combo(as well as very amusing at times). This HS season they BOTH have 16 wins ,154 K, and a .65 ERA. Sometimes I think they have mental telepathy the way they communicate. Pity the batter that comes into the box with detectable weaknesses. The pitcher does get all the credit but for every great pitcher there is a great catcher that was as big a factor in her sucess as anything. They are a team amongst a team.
     
  7. May 7, 2008 at 8:01 PM #7
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    Major chemistry! In MLB there are plenty of pitchers that have their preferred man behind the plate.

    Once that chemistry is developed, the two go hand in hand and is a lot of fun to watch and coach.

    The little signals they develop with each other also gives them avenues for calling pitches that are hard to catch.

    This is a great thread as I believe that there are 4 teams within a TEAM. Your pitch/catch are one, your infield is another and your outfield is the third. All must work as one but understanding their responsibilities develops even more chemistry and accountability with each other.

    The fourth TEAM is your dugout girls who stay focused on every pitch and play and continuously encourage the girls on the field. They also watch their positions and "mentally image themselves on the field" so that they visualize what they will do in every situation when it's their turn to play.
     

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