Hand(s) on the catchers back

ctblu40 · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Jun 14, 2006, 08:38am

sometimes when a catcher is setting up late, I'll ask him if I can place my hand on his back to follow him so I don't have to "guess" where he's going. By late in setting up I mean he is moving when the pitcher commits to the plate.
I never touch the catcher when the ball is on its way to the zone. Just my mechanic.

kawallac · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Jun 14, 2006, 08:48am

Many catchers I have coached complain about it. I would simply ask the umpire to not do it.

mj · #3 (**permalink**) Wed Jun 14, 2006, 08:57am

Former catcher, now umpire...I did not like it back then and I don't like it when I see it now.

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