How to backhand a baseball (WITH DRILLS) | Baseball Fielding Tips

Backhand Variations | BACKHAND TECHNIQUE

Receiving the down and inside pitch as a catcher is often referred to as “backhanding the ball” This is because the movement pattern is very similar to an infielder “backhanding” the ball. Some of the highlights of a good backhand are: - glove working from under the ball - elbow bent and driving upwards If we extend our elbow too early, we force our body into a weaker position. When catching, this creates the “bounce” movement as our glove can’t handle moving the force of the ball up with a weak