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Retired Pro Catcher | D1 Coach | Indy Ball Coach | Husband & Father | @OnBaseU Certified | @ALLSTARSPORTS #BaseballismAmbassador (Goodroism15)

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Dear Catcher, This is Mr. Coach. How dare you do a deflection with your mitt on the 100mph FB spiked at 56’ feet. You need to first get off your knee, slide your body over with two knees down, tuck your chin, and get your barehand behind the ball! - Reality: Nice athletic game-saving stop. Do what you gotta do! Catch first, Stop it second. Hands move faster than the body! I’ve never met a pitcher that tried to intentionally throw a fastball in the dirt.

Dear Catcher, This is Mr. Coach. How dare you do a deflection with your mitt on the 100mph FB spiked at 56’ feet. You need to first get off your knee, slide your body over with two knees down, tuck your chin, and get your barehand behind the ball! - Reality: Nice athletic game-saving stop. Do what you gotta do! Catch first, Stop it second. Hands move faster than the body! I’ve never met a pitcher that tried to intentionally throw a fastball in the dirt.

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16 year old Ethan Salas, Padres. Elite - elite - elite hands.

16 year old Ethan Salas, Padres. Elite - elite - elite hands.

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Salvador Perez 2023 vs 2024. What do you see? Here are my thoughts: On the left we see a stagnant “mitt” target, that flexes in and up - which then generates a two piece move. (BALL 4) On the right, well, we see a pancake load to the ground, a pause and a one piece move. (STRIKE 3). Objectively we should know by now, a knee down stance will increase strike % at the bottom. Secondly, a good well executed pre-pitch will improve timing on down-angled pitches. Bottom-feeding.

Salvador Perez 2023 vs 2024. What do you see? Here are my thoughts: On the left we see a stagnant “mitt” target, that flexes in and up - which then generates a two piece move. (BALL 4) On the right, well, we see a pancake load to the ground, a pause and a one piece move. (STRIKE 3). Objectively we should know by now, a knee down stance will increase strike % at the bottom. Secondly, a good well executed pre-pitch will improve timing on down-angled pitches. Bottom-feeding.

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They say you can’t teach an old dog a new trick. Yasmani Grandal, using a slide board and keyhole to hone his receiving skills. Grandal was a heavy favorite every year to score high in his receiving metrics.

They say you can’t teach an old dog a new trick. Yasmani Grandal, using a slide board and keyhole to hone his receiving skills. Grandal was a heavy favorite every year to score high in his receiving metrics.

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Zero negative movement. One quick direct route up/to/through the ball. Ethan Salas

Zero negative movement. One quick direct route up/to/through the ball. Ethan Salas

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Absolutely ridiculous throw by Angels backstop Logan O’hoppe. No words…just athleticism

Absolutely ridiculous throw by Angels backstop Logan O’hoppe. No words…just athleticism

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Thoughts on One-Knee Setups: One of the toughest things, with the increase in velocity, is a catcher's ability to make the correct decision and attack angle to receive or block a baseball. This becomes easier and quicker out of a one knee set up, due to the ability to sit lower and have a better visual of the plane of the baseball. This allows for the catcher to wait longer, have confidence in his decision with receiving approach and minimize excessive movement or what umpires call noise. You see this a lot with last minute decisions and jerky movements out of traditional set ups. This concept is also beneficial when blocking and recognizing the height of the pitch sooner, due to the lower set up and increasing blocking efficiency.

Thoughts on One-Knee Setups: One of the toughest things, with the increase in velocity, is a catcher's ability to make the correct decision and attack angle to receive or block a baseball. This becomes easier and quicker out of a one knee set up, due to the ability to sit lower and have a better visual of the plane of the baseball. This allows for the catcher to wait longer, have confidence in his decision with receiving approach and minimize excessive movement or what umpires call noise. You see this a lot with last minute decisions and jerky movements out of traditional set ups. This concept is also beneficial when blocking and recognizing the height of the pitch sooner, due to the lower set up and increasing blocking efficiency.

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HOW DO YOU TRAIN MISFIRES ??? We use two machines, and focus on the initial catch as the true catch. Fire one, then immediately the second.

HOW DO YOU TRAIN MISFIRES ??? We use two machines, and focus on the initial catch as the true catch. Fire one, then immediately the second.

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One of the best dunkers in the game! Haters.

One of the best dunkers in the game! Haters.

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We are believers that static and stationary blocking drills are complete “eyewash”. Kind of like hitting off a tee. The ball is never not still. You need to become an ‘elite problem solver!’

We are believers that static and stationary blocking drills are complete “eyewash”. Kind of like hitting off a tee. The ball is never not still. You need to become an ‘elite problem solver!’

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Absolute savagery by Yankees backstop Jose Trevino. High situational awareness. Caught’em nappin’
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Absolute savagery by Yankees backstop Jose Trevino. High situational awareness. Caught’em nappin’

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979,363 views • 2 years ago

I love watching the best prepare almost more so than watching them perform in game. You just know that if they’re unprepared it will catch up at some point. Here is Connor Wong w/ catching coach [C] Jason Varitek. Video cred: NYYVids on IG
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I love watching the best prepare almost more so than watching them perform in game. You just know that if they’re unprepared it will catch up at some point. Here is Connor Wong w/ catching coach [C] Jason Varitek. Video cred: NYYVids on IG

Tyler Goodro

395,783 views • 1 year ago

“The separation is in the preparation!” Guy is 38 years old, over 10+ years of service time in the big leagues. Playing winter ball, and he’s working!!
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“The separation is in the preparation!” Guy is 38 years old, over 10+ years of service time in the big leagues. Playing winter ball, and he’s working!!

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314,020 views • 1 year ago

Various techniques. No one size fits all here. Slam dunk technique. #Bulls
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Various techniques. No one size fits all here. Slam dunk technique. #Bulls

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316,727 views • 2 years ago

AUSTIN HEDGES, CLE - This isn't just another session of sitting behind a machine and catching balls —it's a masterclass in pushing the limits. People watching might not fully grasp just how fast this move is; it's high velocity on another level! He might miss one, but that's not the point. The key is his mindset: constantly looking for ways to move even faster. The takeaway here is to embrace failure. Don't get down on yourself. Stretch your limits and find out what you're truly capable of.
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AUSTIN HEDGES, CLE - This isn't just another session of sitting behind a machine and catching balls —it's a masterclass in pushing the limits. People watching might not fully grasp just how fast this move is; it's high velocity on another level! He might miss one, but that's not the point. The key is his mindset: constantly looking for ways to move even faster. The takeaway here is to embrace failure. Don't get down on yourself. Stretch your limits and find out what you're truly capable of.

Tyler Goodro

94,531 views • 9 months ago

Really good breakdown from Padres Catching Coordinator (Brian Whatley (DNA Catching)) of “why” we don’t round the ball back towards the plate in blocking.
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Really good breakdown from Padres Catching Coordinator (Brian Whatley (DNA Catching)) of “why” we don’t round the ball back towards the plate in blocking.

Tyler Goodro

97,576 views • 2 years ago

Daily Competitions: Directional Blocking; Laterally block the ball perfectly through the milk crates. If it touches the crate at all it doesn’t count, as well as stays behind the crates. (Interesting observation, when the catchers were in traditional blocking setups they struggled keeping the ball in front of them. The one-knee blocking stance reigned supreme)
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Daily Competitions: Directional Blocking; Laterally block the ball perfectly through the milk crates. If it touches the crate at all it doesn’t count, as well as stays behind the crates. (Interesting observation, when the catchers were in traditional blocking setups they struggled keeping the ball in front of them. The one-knee blocking stance reigned supreme)

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70,116 views • 1 year ago

Mastering the Catch: Evolving Techniques for Catchers The initial movements a catcher makes before receiving a pitch - often called the pre-pitch, glove load, mitt trigger, or hand load — are vital for a successful catch. These movements are crucial for creating the ideal pocket angle and achieving perfect timing for a fluid reception, adapting to the pitch's angle, speed, and intended location. This foundation begins with the catcher's stance or setup, which is the base of the "pyramid" of receiving. In the past, techniques like the "quarter turn," "wrist roll," or "relaxed hand" were common. As new approaches emerged, catchers began experimenting with different methods. For example, @tflowers25 was known for flipping his mitt completely upside down to generate velocity upon reception. Other techniques included "pancake" loads and "thumb taps." This video focuses on a newer technique we'll call the "cup load." With this method, the mitt doesn't touch the ground but is positioned closer to the inner thigh (at "cup height," which is the bottom of the strike zone). This approach offers several advantages: • The mitt's starting position remains hidden from the umpire. • It stays below the strike zone. • It allows for a quicker move to high pitches. • It can be just as fast, if not faster, than other techniques. Ultimately, the goal is to serve both your pitcher and the umpire by ensuring a clean, effective catch every time.
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Mastering the Catch: Evolving Techniques for Catchers The initial movements a catcher makes before receiving a pitch - often called the pre-pitch, glove load, mitt trigger, or hand load — are vital for a successful catch. These movements are crucial for creating the ideal pocket angle and achieving perfect timing for a fluid reception, adapting to the pitch's angle, speed, and intended location. This foundation begins with the catcher's stance or setup, which is the base of the "pyramid" of receiving. In the past, techniques like the "quarter turn," "wrist roll," or "relaxed hand" were common. As new approaches emerged, catchers began experimenting with different methods. For example, @tflowers25 was known for flipping his mitt completely upside down to generate velocity upon reception. Other techniques included "pancake" loads and "thumb taps." This video focuses on a newer technique we'll call the "cup load." With this method, the mitt doesn't touch the ground but is positioned closer to the inner thigh (at "cup height," which is the bottom of the strike zone). This approach offers several advantages: • The mitt's starting position remains hidden from the umpire. • It stays below the strike zone. • It allows for a quicker move to high pitches. • It can be just as fast, if not faster, than other techniques. Ultimately, the goal is to serve both your pitcher and the umpire by ensuring a clean, effective catch every time.

Tyler Goodro

48,219 views • 1 year ago

Details and Consistency. Logan O’Hoppe pregame
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Details and Consistency. Logan O’Hoppe pregame

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53,341 views • 1 year ago

RECEIVING PROGRESSION: Traps Paddles Picks Climb the Ladder Varied FB's Rhythm Glove Loads
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RECEIVING PROGRESSION: Traps Paddles Picks Climb the Ladder Varied FB's Rhythm Glove Loads

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13,932 views • 5 months ago

Nebraska Catcher Hogan Helligso off-season/pre-season workout: plyo paddle picks plyo paddles plyo catch key-hole picks key-hole game mitt paddles angled receiving two knee paddle exchange exchange footwork
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Nebraska Catcher Hogan Helligso off-season/pre-season workout: plyo paddle picks plyo paddles plyo catch key-hole picks key-hole game mitt paddles angled receiving two knee paddle exchange exchange footwork

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30,586 views • 1 year ago

Huge accomplishment when your pitchers say, “they like throwing to you.”
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Huge accomplishment when your pitchers say, “they like throwing to you.”

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35,107 views • 1 year ago

Understanding the value of velo… If a P can throw 95mph from a set position, a slide step and short arm action, then a catcher can probably get pretty close to maximizing his velocity from behind the plate as well if we can understand where those things come from.
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Understanding the value of velo… If a P can throw 95mph from a set position, a slide step and short arm action, then a catcher can probably get pretty close to maximizing his velocity from behind the plate as well if we can understand where those things come from.

Tyler Goodro

20,288 views • 10 months ago

Kyle Teel, Red Sox 1st RD. Pick. Nice athletic side arm throw. PT: 1.9
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Kyle Teel, Red Sox 1st RD. Pick. Nice athletic side arm throw. PT: 1.9

Tyler Goodro

42,044 views • 2 years ago

💡 🎥 🎬 “There’s a lot of work you have to do to get into a good blocking stance, a good throwing stance…”
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💡 🎥 🎬 “There’s a lot of work you have to do to get into a good blocking stance, a good throwing stance…”

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32,786 views • 2 years ago

Building upon my recent discussion of catcher maturation and skill refinement, we now turn our attention to the impressive evolution of Jake Rogers, a Gold Glove finalist in 2024. The visual difference between his college days at Tulane and his present form is striking. Rogers credits his significant development to the guidance of Tigers catching coach Ryan Sienko (Catch & Throw ) during his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery in 2022. (Jake Rogers: Tell Me Everything | Have a Seat, on YouTube 25:35) While this is purely my observation, lacking any direct conversation with Sinks, my analysis suggests Rogers focused considerably on improving his setups, pre-pitch move (length at which he held it) and mitt depth, and his extension after the catch. As highlighted towards the end of the video, the enhanced vertical movement in Rogers' finishing technique is clearly noticeable.
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Building upon my recent discussion of catcher maturation and skill refinement, we now turn our attention to the impressive evolution of Jake Rogers, a Gold Glove finalist in 2024. The visual difference between his college days at Tulane and his present form is striking. Rogers credits his significant development to the guidance of Tigers catching coach Ryan Sienko (Catch & Throw ) during his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery in 2022. (Jake Rogers: Tell Me Everything | Have a Seat, on YouTube 25:35) While this is purely my observation, lacking any direct conversation with Sinks, my analysis suggests Rogers focused considerably on improving his setups, pre-pitch move (length at which he held it) and mitt depth, and his extension after the catch. As highlighted towards the end of the video, the enhanced vertical movement in Rogers' finishing technique is clearly noticeable.

Tyler Goodro

20,061 views • 1 year ago

Building on the previous post, I'm sharing an evolved solo drill designed to develop a natural catching rhythm. While I initially had catchers in our training academy start with the ball in their glove to simulate the exchange, this drill is more dynamic. Begin with the ball in your right hand and flip it to different spots, encouraging a fluid arm motion. An important detail to observe is the open, supinated hand position during the transfer.
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Building on the previous post, I'm sharing an evolved solo drill designed to develop a natural catching rhythm. While I initially had catchers in our training academy start with the ball in their glove to simulate the exchange, this drill is more dynamic. Begin with the ball in your right hand and flip it to different spots, encouraging a fluid arm motion. An important detail to observe is the open, supinated hand position during the transfer.

Tyler Goodro

14,958 views • 1 year ago

Pure Gold from one of the best in game. Watch. Listen. Learn. Do!
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Pure Gold from one of the best in game. Watch. Listen. Learn. Do!

Tyler Goodro

17,783 views • 2 years ago

Reads from a “showcase” style setup. Especially at the pro level with disengagement rules, C’s need to find a sweet spot bt their best throwing stance and their easiest stance to get into and receive.
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Reads from a “showcase” style setup. Especially at the pro level with disengagement rules, C’s need to find a sweet spot bt their best throwing stance and their easiest stance to get into and receive.

Tyler Goodro

10,575 views • 3 years ago

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