Responsibilities
Responsibilities
It's about the name on the front of the jersey, not the back.
Take care of your pitcher.
Frame pitches to expand the zone.
Build his confidence by blocking pitches in the dirt.
Be a WALL
Anything that bounces in the catchers box should be stopped.
50% + of everything else should be stopped.
If it gets by you...HUSTLE!!!
You're going to take your shots (foul balls, blocked balls, base runner collisions). Suck it up, you signed up to be "The Dude".
The Umpire
Get to know him
Don't show him up
Protect him
You are the Field General
Know the count
Know the outs
Know the lineup
Know the base runners
Know the score
Work Hitters
Up, Down, Left, Right
What are their tendencies?
What does my pitcher have that will keep them off balance?
Be a Leader
Be positive
Be vocal
Lead by example
Defensive Coach
Get the team into position
Make sure they understand the situation
You are an extension of the manager
Smart Throws
Always take an out unless the game is on the line.
Don't make unnecessary throws
Be Aggressive
But be in control
Stretch & Warm Up Routine
Throwing Program
Pre Game Routine