Softball Catcher Drills – Quick Release Drill

Purpose: To improve quickness in taking the ball out of the glove, to improve footwork and to practice quickly releasing a throw for softball catchers.

Procedure: The catchers, who are 60-70 feet apart, throw to each other playing "hard catch." They work on taking the ball out of the glove quickly and on using the proper footwork while emphasizing quick release on the throws.