SIGNALING
When
signaling, you need to conceal the signals as you relay them to the pitcher.
To do this, your legs should be kept closed,
and protect the signs with the glove-hand hanging below the gloveside
knee. Your must also be kept in your crotch.
Signaling
must be clear.
Spread
your fingers when giving signals. When communicating #2 or #3, use
fingers that are separated rather than ones directly next to one
another for easier viewing.
Also remember there are other ways of signaling.
You do not have to use your fingers to relay the signs, a touch
system or glove position system works just as well.
Always allow the pitcher to
give input.
When blocking home, your left leg goes on the corner of the plate with the toe third base. You need to take away the front half of home and give the backside.
Your
legs need to be bent but the knees should not be locked.
Stay low and catch the ball with two hands.
You can protect the ball with your off-hand. In a swiping motion,
bring the ball in low, pivot and drop the right knee and shoulders.
With a continued swiping motion, graze the player, come up and show
the ball. Remember,
the catcher can take some impact, but should also give it.