Private Coaching
Catching
The catcher touches every pitch and runs the field from behind the plate. Coach Myles develops the complete catcher — soft receiving, blocking, a quick release to second, and the leadership that anchors a defense.
Receiving comes first. Coach Myles teaches a quiet, confident setup, soft hands that present strikes, and the footwork to receive and block without getting beaten. A catcher who controls the baseball gives their pitcher a strike zone and their team an edge.
Then it's the throw and the game behind it. A fast, clean transfer and an accurate throw to second keep runners honest, while blocking, plate presence, and managing the game are the leadership skills that make a catcher the quarterback of the field. Coach Myles develops the body and the mind of the position together.
The Work
What we work on
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Receiving & framing
A quiet setup and soft hands that present strikes and steal the edges.
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Blocking
Footwork and body position to keep the ball in front and runners in place.
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Throwing out runners
A quick transfer and an accurate, on-line throw to second.
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Leadership behind the plate
Managing the game, the pitcher, and the defense from the best seat on the field.
Every session is built around your player — Coach Myles travels to you across Long Beach & Orange County.
Common Questions
Catching — Common Questions
Is catching too demanding for younger players?
Coach Myles scales it to the age and the athlete — younger catchers build the fundamentals of receiving and blocking safely, and add the throw and game-management as they're ready.
Can you help a catcher's pop time and throw to second?
Yes. A faster, cleaner transfer and footwork are the biggest levers, and Coach Myles drills them directly to make the throw to second quicker and more accurate.
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