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Originally posted by Illini_Ref
I just completed a game tonight. I experimented with the Gerry Davis stance. I liked it with one problem. With some batters, their hands prevented me from seeing the pitcher's release point. Am I doing something wrong?
Also, any suggestions for late movement by the catcher. I also used the heel-toe set up in the slot. However, I had a catcher that many times set up late and I was stuck. Suggestions????
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Depending upon your height you may have to get a little lower by bending the knees more. I use the wrestlers position and as long as my chin doesn't go below the top of the catchers head, it works well for me. Of course, my elbows are resting on my knees and I'm 6-3. Hope this helped.
Try and figure out the catcher early and go down and get set as late as possible. Some catchers you just have to speak to and explain how important it is to them that you see the pitch. Try, if possible, to get a good set a split second after the catcher has set up, but time enough that you have a good lock before the pitcher releases.With some catchers it's a fight. The good ones make you job so much easier.
If you have tried all this, then like I said, discuss with the catcher the importance of making sure you see the pitch. Some kids aren't schooled in this and it makes for a long night. I have even asked the coach for help sometimes, and once the reply I got back was a new catcher. Good Luck