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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

This is what coordinated synchronized pre pitch infield moment looks like.

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Jerry Weinstein

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6 years

The statistical validation for 1st pitch strikes is irrefutable... 92.7% of first pitch strikes lead to an out or strike one; so that means that less than 8% of first pitch strikes become hits. 69% of strikeouts start with first pitch strikes. MORE:

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Jerry Weinstein

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4 years

Good external target focus cue to develop throwing accuracy. A little like spot bowling.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Interesting stat on Yadi. In the time he has caught in MLB he has given up approximately 450 fewer stolen bases than the next closest TEAM.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

Cleaning out my files last night & I found this doc from Mike Gillespie when he was the Head Baseball Coach at USC. These WERE the rules & not just a bunch of words on paper. Great stuff. Enjoy!! jw

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

5 years

This is how you run balls out. BEST SPEED from an elite veteran player on a ball that he is going to be out on 99+% of the time. You win with guys like this.(Your best players are your hardest players)

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

GOOD MESSAGE “Not all the fruit gets ripe at the same time.”

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Pretty good chance the game is not going to speed up on this team.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

CATCHER AS A LEADER 1 Know your pitchers. 2 Know their hitters. 3 Block everything. 4 Run on & off the field. 5 Run every ball out. 6 Be early leave late. 7 No emotional outbursts. 8 Be positive but transparent. 9 Study the game. 10 Catch sides/flat grounds.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

5 years

WOLFPACK MENTALITY FROM JEFF KRUSHELL BASEBALL CANADA Old/sick in front. Strongest next protecting. Pack next. Next strongest protect rear. Alpha last ready for anything leading from rear. Being a leader is not about being out front. It means taking care of the team.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Scary arm strength on display here by Jorge Alfaro coming out of a RKD stance. This ball is thrown on a downhill plane with unreal carry. He averaged 90.8 MPH one year. He blew up the second baseman’s hand on this play. #catcherthrowing

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

4 years

TOTALLY RESPECTING 90 Yelich runs 3.90 on this routine ground ball to 2B in the bottom of the 8th down 8-1. A great example of how to run your “best speed.” When your best player is your hardest player,it leads to the type of team culture than wins championships.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

4 years

UNREAL PLAY BY HIGASHIOKA WITH 2 OUTS & BASES LOADED He’s expecting a FB,most of which have been in the 97-100 MPH range, & Cole throws a nasty curveball & Higashika catches it.Hard to explain how exceptional that play was. Impossible to prepare for that situation @ those speeds.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM AUGGIE GARRIDO RELATIVE TO BASEBALL, FUN & PROCESS

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

6 years

Hitters every ptch is a strike. Stop on balls, don't start on strikes. It's "hit,hit,hit no" as opposed to is it a strike. The ball is by you by the time you start to swing the bat when you go up to the plate trying to ID strikes. ID balls & stop your swing.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

1 year

Interesting back foot “scissors” action on this massive HR. Adds to his ability to efficiently create max force at impact.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

6 years

SIMPLE REMINDER FOR THE START OF THE SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS 1. Play catch 2. Throw strikes 3. Put the ball in play 4. Run the bases aggressively & intelligently 5. Have great team spirit(Play for each other) 6. Have fun playing the game

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

5 years

Good drill from Larry Lee at Cal Poly SLO. Live arm fastball & if ball is not released, hitter hits ball off the tee. Simulates reaction to an off speed pitch. Forces hitter to retain base with balance.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

REALMUTO THROW OUT Watch the feet on MLB’s fastest throw out thus far. 1.76!!!

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

6 KEYS TO WINNING BB GAMES 1)Play catch 2)Throw K’s 3)Put the ball in play 4)Run the bases aggressively & intelligently(BEST SPEED) 5)Great team spirit 6)Have fun

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

FIRST BASE POSITIONING Inside the line & closer to 2B. 1) In position to make tag before runner gets to the base. 2) Better lane to throw to 2B if runner breaks early. 3) Closer to “4 hole” where more balls are hit. 4) Not blocked by runner on a high throw up the 1B line.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Unreal arm strength & athleticism on display by Mississippi State’s Logan Tanner. This play was probably not repped much. It’s basically a reaction play where you trust your body to organize itself to accomplish the goal of throwing a runner out.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

8 months

TWO VERY HIGH “HOW TO WIN” AWARENESS PLAYS BY ROCKIES VET CHARLIE BLACKMON Runners on 1st & 3rd with one out. Softly hit ball into the base line between 1B & 2B. Blackmon stops to avoid the 4U-3 DP. The second baseman throws to 1B because he will be unable to tag Blackmon &

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

ANATOMY OF A STOLEN BASE 1. Scherzer is 1.50 to HP 2. Smith throws 2.02 3. The tag takes .11 4. Total 3.63 5. J.D. Davis runs 3.33

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Aaron Judge rolls his head on this stolen base attempt, but more importantly he looks to the OF on the slide so he can see the ball. This allows him to go to 3B without hesitation.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Using the PVC pipe to help create the best upper body angles to block & absorb the ball. Probably best to use softer/lighter balls in this drill.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

6 years

Ted Williams was talking about the swing plane matching the pitch plane & elevating the ball in The Science of Hitting in 1970. What's new is really old.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

5 months

Little different twist on a rotation bunt defense. This happens to be the pick phase.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Pirates Tyler Heineman with a lightening quick transfer on this 1.89 throw out. The ball never comes to rest in his glove. The separation is at his sternum. He circles up to a power throwing position & gets the ball airborne in a hurry.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

You want to throw better, start with improving your rotation(spin axis). Start throwing striped baseballs. This is for all position players. Stretch it out, distance magnifies bad rotation.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

GRRAT TAKE FROM BO BICHETTE

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

6 months

Infielders in sync as pitch is approaching contact zone. Low hop & landing before contact to create momentum. Notice the balanced athletic landing with knees & elbows bent & thumbs pointing up.(Gun slinger position)

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

5 years

HONORED AND HUMBLED TO HAVE RECEIVED BASEBALL AMERICA'S TONY GWYNN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. I HAVE SO MANY TO RECOGNIZE, THANK AND SHARE THIS GREAT AWARD.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

4 months

MOVEMENT PATTERNING DRILL

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Some “brain drills” for our Rockie catchers. Great 5 minute warm up for focus & vision, especially peripheral vision before we start our skill work. Options are endless.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

1 year

Fungo tags.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

A little different pick option off of a non traditional rotation bunt defense.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

1 year

CHAIR THROWING DRILL This drill attacks many elements of the throwing process. 1) Exchange 2) Direction 3) Sequencing 4) Arm action 5) Lower half efficiency

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

5 years

HOW PITCHERS GIVE PITCHES AWAY Predictable pitching patterns Glove position Finger out of glove position Visible grips Variable arm slot Facial expression Delivery tempo Posture Variable direction Low awareness Signal giving tempo REPAIR WITH VIDEO ANALYSIS/BALL SECURITY DRILLS

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

4 years

PVC feel drill for alignment & direction.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

6 months

Great way to start year 81!!!

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

6 years

Catchers take all your gear off if you are the on deck hitter with two outs. Send the hitter a message that you expect to hit because you are confident that he is about to move the line.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Trea Turner flying on a “gapper.” Major takeaway is how he rolls his head to pick up the ball after he hits second base so HE can make his own decision on scoring or not. Many of the elite base runners are their own best base coach.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

DELAY PICK 3B Timing is everything here. U have to convince the runner @3B that you are knee throwing the ball back to the pitcher. When they see that they put their head down & start to return to 3B.There are a high % of runners that do this & become vulnerable to a delay pick.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

J.T. Realmuto with a 1.92/83.6 MPH throw out.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

Fifty four years & counting.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

4 years

SOME RUNNER STEALING TELLS 1. Pushes helmet down. 2. Hitches pants up. 3. Looks 2 2B after signal. 4. More casual lead. 5. Less casual lead. 6. Digs in. 7. Looks @ 1B coach 2 confirm signal. 8. More compressed stance. 9. Shorter/longer lead. 10. Later/earlier lead.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

Good comment from Bernie Williams on MLB radio today. “There is no amount of analytics that can measure the human spirit.”

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

6 years

TELLING STATISTIC:69 % of strike outs start with strike one & 70% of base on balls start with ball one. Attack the zone with your 1st pitch.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

AN OLDY BUT GOODY

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

4 years

TIME GOALS LOSELY BASED ON MLB AVERAGES 1. Infield throws on GB’S 4.1-4.2 2. Run HP 2 1B LHH 4.2 RHH 4.3 3. Stealing 2B w/12’ lead 3.35 4. P’S 1st move 2 HP 1.2-1.3 5. C’S glove 2 glove 2.01 6. C’S glove to release .72 7. 2B DP turns glove 2 glove 1.3 8. P pick 1B .85

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

1 year

Low ball drill.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

1 month

PROFESSIONAL CATCHERS GET READY FOR THIS AA game between Rockies & Angels yesterday. Catcher sets up in front of HP w/o the ball. Additionally the catcher doesn’t have to move to that position to catch the ball. This new rule that is directed at infielders who prematurely

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

1 year

Two strike sac bunt by Team Japan. Starts out with good eye line bat & ball connection. Loses it a little as he goes down to bunt the ball but still gets the job done. Note the elbows pointing down in order to control the plane of the bat.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

This is not INTERFERENCE by the Cards Andrew Knizner. This is intelligent base running. Unlike home to 1st base there is no running box/lane between HP & 3B. You set your own base line. The only time you can be called out is when you deviate from that line by three feet when you

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Another great take from Mike Bianco, Head Coach Baseball at The University of Mississippi. COMMITMENT!!!!!!

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

DEVELOPING A PITCHING PLAN FOR YOUR PITCHING STAFF

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

1 year

For guys with timing &/or loading issues, look at this simple no stride heel up & heel down approach.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

In 2016 Yadi led MLB baseball by getting 1109 pitches out of the zone called strikes.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

4 months

57TH ANNIVERSARY PIC!!!!!

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

9 months

Well timed catcher’s drop glove pick at second base.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

5 years

This will be on the top of the Statcast Leaderboard for both pop time & velocity.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

4 years

Robo umpires will further erode an element of skill in BB. Y not try this 1st? 1. Only best plate umpires get the plate.(Umpire specificity like NFL. Line judge, referee etc.) 2. Train on a VR device in off season & during season to improve decision making.Warm up on it B4 game.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

The Cardinals are playing chess here. With two outs & the bases loaded & a ground ball hit to SS, Nolan Gorman beats the force at 2B by sprinting through the base verses sliding which allows the runner to score from 3B because the 3rd out will not end up being a force out.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Bonds loading the top half while turning his lower half as he is striding. He is rotating on his back leg before he bares weight on his front side. It’s more or less like wringing out a wet wash rag.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Proud,humbled & honored to have my #1 & 1A supporters(Wife Andrea & daughter Amy)w/me at the ABCA Hall of Fame celebration for the Lefty Gomez Award. Additionally it was special to have so many Rockie PD staff in attendance w/GM Bill Schmidt & FD Chris Forbes leading the charge.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

Also not all the fruit gets ripe at the same time. Keep grinding.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

Ohtani runs 3.93 on this infield hit. Somewhat of a “jailbreak” swing, but the speed-power package may be the best ever.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Bonds creating tension by stretching it forward. He is unloading his lower half while loading his top half.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

4 years

This what COMPETING looks like. It’s not sport specific.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

Video of lower than low drill moving the low ball up & into the zone as a result of the glove working from below the pitch & up through it.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

1 year

This push bunt is basically a running sacrifice bunt into the “Bermuda Triangle.” Notice how P,2B & 1B are all going for the ball. Not easy to defend even when you are looking for it.While the BHB to 3B is easy to defend by positioning one player(3B) in the hitter’s face.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

This is so simple but so great. We really miss this guy. jw

Matt Lisle

@CoachLisle

3 years

Augie Garrido on toughness:

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Well executed dropped glove pick.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

6 years

If U R a catcher,U better have thick skin.4 good reason it’s the most scrutinized position on the field.The camera is pointed @ U on every pitch. U touch the ball more than any other player on the field. It is not a game of perfect. We R seeing that in real time in the playoffs.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

COACHES:GOOD REMINDER

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

4 years

If you are running your “best speed,” it should look something like this. It’s not about the clock, it’s about the effort put forth. (Wilin Rosario) Out or safe, close or out by a mile, this is what you are looking for.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

6 years

1. He counter rotates into his rear hip. 2. He tilts rear glute under his lead glute.(Leading w/hips) 3. He sits deeply into rear leg as he moves 2 plate. 4. His back foot stays down a long time.(Glute vs. quad dominated) 5. Advances throwing arm shoulder past lead hip @ release.

Rob Friedman

@PitchingNinja

6 years

Aroldis Chapman, Mechanics (bullpen)

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

This is a Mongero/Trosky infield drill that has good application for catchers who need to tune up their transfer/exchange.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

5 years

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 1ST PITCH STRIKES

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

7 months

As a base runner Ronald Acuna once again demonstrates the value of having your head on a swivel & following the ball whenever possible so you can coach yourself. Value to playing intra squad games without base coaches.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

TREA TURNER WITH DIRECTIONAL DROP STEP STEAL Regardless of what you teach or drill, this is the way the body organizes itself to get from point A to point B in the fastest manner.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

A SERIES OF PRE THROWING DRILLS TO HELP PATTERN MVT. 1 L Throw 2 Super Torque 3 Rock & Throw 4 Reverse Throw 5 One Knee Positive Direction 6 Three Step Drop 7 Turn & Burn

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 months

NEW AGE PITCH OUT Basically an elevated middle 4 seam fastball. Easier to execute for pitchers because they are not throwing into vacant space. May get a chase swing as well. Easy handle for the catcher. Easier to get alignment which leads to a quicker transfer & release.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

6 years

Catchers who have good relationships with umpires, for whatever reason, get more strikes called… Catchers who are low & quiet get more strikes. Catchers who catch the ball up to the plate get more strikes. The New Age of Receiving =

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

5 years

HOW TO LEAD AS A CATCHER Have info/prepared 1st there/last out Positive & consistent(High lows/Low highs) Communicate-Verbal/Visual Sense of humor Work hard/smart-physical presence Support coach/ump Hard 90’s No temper tantrums Adapt 2 individual differences Process over outcome

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

1 year

Two strike “smaller moves” by Alex Bregman pay big dividends with the bases loaded & no outs.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

1 year

A DEFENSIVE CHECKLIST FOR WHAT COULD BE ONE OF BASEBALL’S MOST UNDER COACHED POSITION

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

5 years

Why it is so important for a pitcher to get to two strikes as fast as possible. In Major League Baseball 75% of the time the pitcher gets to two strikes the batter is out.

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Jerry Weinstein

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2 years

Rockies Cody Huff working on low pitches from a platform. It creates more ground up movements but also fosters better balance from a traditional stance. It can also be executed from a knee down stance. Special note of how he is maneuvering the glove side pitch down at his knee or

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

The keys to this “daylight” pick R that the SS starts close 2 the R & breaks early( as soon as the P turns his head to look.) This has 2 B practiced to allow the P 2 B able to pick when it’s there but also transition back to the plate to make a pitch when the pick is not there.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

1 year

Our new Catching Coordinator/Pitching Strategist Dustin Garneau brought this blocking drill to our mini camp. The goal is to keep blocked pitches close to & in front of your body. The two guys in front are soccer/hockey players. If the blocked pitch rolls in front of the plate

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

5 years

Have posted this before regarding catcher between inning throwing. Worth repeating. Why throw to 2B nine times? Try this. 1 2B 2 3B 3 1B 4 2B off knees 5 3B delay pick 6 1B knees 7-9 2B

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

5 years

You win with low maintenance players, the kind of guys who figure things out on their own before they have to be told what to do. They are the high “how to win awareness” types who don’t make the same mistake ONCE.

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

2 years

Good template to create visual throwing lanes for outfielders throwing to HP.

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Jerry Weinstein

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4 months

ALWAYS WORTH RETWEETING!!!

Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

3 years

Cleaning out my files last night & I found this doc from Mike Gillespie when he was the Head Baseball Coach at USC. These WERE the rules & not just a bunch of words on paper. Great stuff. Enjoy!! jw

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Jerry Weinstein

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6 years

And your excuse is?

Ken Mannie

@SpartanEarned1

6 years

This is Daniele Montes. This is courage, character, heart, and spirit...this is grit!

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Jerry Weinstein

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Baseball’s best base hit bunter is a catcher,Garrett Stubbs. With the traditional PFP approach his right side base hit bunt is pretty much indefensible. Your only chance is a playing the 1st baseman up & well off the line & have the pitcher &/or the 1st baseman go for the ball &

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Jerry Weinstein

@JWonCATCHING

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WHEN YOU GO TO THE FIELD TODAY 1) #1 goal is to win 2)Be prepared mentally & physically 3)Be confident 4)Bring energy/positive body language 5)Play hard/smart 6)Play one pitch at a time 7)Make someone better 8)Control the controllables 9)Low highs & high lows CARPE DIEM-HAVE FUN

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Jerry Weinstein

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2 years

Telling post game interview with Dansby Swanson. When questioned on what his thought process was on the AB that he hit the game tying HR, his answer was COMPETING!!!!

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