Micah Chase
Catching > Throwing Arm Strength
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
3.0 / 5
Micah Chase, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Throwing / Arm Strength (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:37 PM
Micah Chase, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Throwing / Arm Strength (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:37 PM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
3.0 / 5
When throwing to second as a catcher, it’s important to stay low and maintain an athletic position. This will help you stay balanced and in control throughout the process. Make sure you’re giving a good, clear target to your pitcher and keeping your body in rhythm as you prepare for the throw.
After releasing the ball, focus on finishing your throw fully, extending through the motion and walking towards second base to maintain direction. This follow-through ensures you stay on line and increases the accuracy and power of your throw.
Keep your fingers and hand on top of the ball to help pull it down towards second base. This will create more backspin and improve the accuracy of your throw, helping you keep it on target for the baseman.
Incorporate these tips into your throwing mechanics, and you’ll see improvements in your ability to make quick, accurate throws to second base. Keep up the great work!
After releasing the ball, focus on finishing your throw fully, extending through the motion and walking towards second base to maintain direction. This follow-through ensures you stay on line and increases the accuracy and power of your throw.
Keep your fingers and hand on top of the ball to help pull it down towards second base. This will create more backspin and improve the accuracy of your throw, helping you keep it on target for the baseman.
Incorporate these tips into your throwing mechanics, and you’ll see improvements in your ability to make quick, accurate throws to second base. Keep up the great work!
Micah Chase, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Throwing / Arm Strength (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:37 PM
Catching > Receiving
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
3.0 / 5
N/A
ou’re doing a great job receiving the ball, and your glove motions are looking smooth. One key area to focus on is keeping your thumb parallel to the ground when you present the pitch. This will help you frame the ball more effectively and create a cleaner presentation for the umpire, especially on borderline pitches.
By keeping your thumb in the correct position, you’ll also avoid collapsing your wrist, which can cause you to lose control of the pitch or affect your ability to make a clean catch. This small adjustment will make your receiving even more effective and consistent.
Keep up the great work, and focus on this small tweak to continue improving your receiving skills!
By keeping your thumb in the correct position, you’ll also avoid collapsing your wrist, which can cause you to lose control of the pitch or affect your ability to make a clean catch. This small adjustment will make your receiving even more effective and consistent.
Keep up the great work, and focus on this small tweak to continue improving your receiving skills!
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Receiving (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:51 AM
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Receiving (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:51 AM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
3.0 / 5
N/A
ou’re doing a great job receiving the ball, and your glove motions are looking smooth. One key area to focus on is keeping your thumb parallel to the ground when you present the pitch. This will help you frame the ball more effectively and create a cleaner presentation for the umpire, especially on borderline pitches.
By keeping your thumb in the correct position, you’ll also avoid collapsing your wrist, which can cause you to lose control of the pitch or affect your ability to make a clean catch. This small adjustment will make your receiving even more effective and consistent.
Keep up the great work, and focus on this small tweak to continue improving your receiving skills!
By keeping your thumb in the correct position, you’ll also avoid collapsing your wrist, which can cause you to lose control of the pitch or affect your ability to make a clean catch. This small adjustment will make your receiving even more effective and consistent.
Keep up the great work, and focus on this small tweak to continue improving your receiving skills!
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Receiving (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:51 AM
Catching > Blocking
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
3.5 / 5
Great job with your blocking technique, especially using your feet to replace and move efficiently. Your chest angle looks good, and you’re doing well keeping your throwing hand behind your glove to protect it and stay ready for a quick transition.
To take your blocking to the next level, focus on getting down earlier, especially on balls to your right and left. Getting down in position quickly will allow you to react faster and control the ball more effectively. This early positioning is crucial for handling tough blocks and preventing wild pitches.
Keep working on these adjustments, and you’ll continue to improve your blocking consistency and overall performance behind the plate. Great work!
To take your blocking to the next level, focus on getting down earlier, especially on balls to your right and left. Getting down in position quickly will allow you to react faster and control the ball more effectively. This early positioning is crucial for handling tough blocks and preventing wild pitches.
Keep working on these adjustments, and you’ll continue to improve your blocking consistency and overall performance behind the plate. Great work!
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Blocking (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:08 AM
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Blocking (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:08 AM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
3.5 / 5
Great job with your blocking technique, especially using your feet to replace and move efficiently. Your chest angle looks good, and you’re doing well keeping your throwing hand behind your glove to protect it and stay ready for a quick transition.
To take your blocking to the next level, focus on getting down earlier, especially on balls to your right and left. Getting down in position quickly will allow you to react faster and control the ball more effectively. This early positioning is crucial for handling tough blocks and preventing wild pitches.
Keep working on these adjustments, and you’ll continue to improve your blocking consistency and overall performance behind the plate. Great work!
To take your blocking to the next level, focus on getting down earlier, especially on balls to your right and left. Getting down in position quickly will allow you to react faster and control the ball more effectively. This early positioning is crucial for handling tough blocks and preventing wild pitches.
Keep working on these adjustments, and you’ll continue to improve your blocking consistency and overall performance behind the plate. Great work!
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Blocking (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:08 AM
Training Videos
Mechanics of Blocking
Mechanics of Blocking
Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee)
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
4 / 5
Your swing mechanics are looking great overall, with a solid foundation. There are a couple of small adjustments to focus on for even more consistency and power.
First, make sure you point the knob of the bat more toward the catcher during your load. At times, your barrel leaks a bit before you start your swing, which can make the swing path less efficient. By keeping the knob toward the catcher, your swing will stay tighter, allowing you to move directly to the baseball. This will help improve your timing and ensure that your hands are leading the swing, rather than your body.
Second, by maintaining the correct knob position, you’ll also improve your extension through the ball. Better extension will help you drive the ball with more power and consistency.
Work on keeping the knob toward the catcher, and your swing will become even more compact and powerful. Keep up the great work!
First, make sure you point the knob of the bat more toward the catcher during your load. At times, your barrel leaks a bit before you start your swing, which can make the swing path less efficient. By keeping the knob toward the catcher, your swing will stay tighter, allowing you to move directly to the baseball. This will help improve your timing and ensure that your hands are leading the swing, rather than your body.
Second, by maintaining the correct knob position, you’ll also improve your extension through the ball. Better extension will help you drive the ball with more power and consistency.
Work on keeping the knob toward the catcher, and your swing will become even more compact and powerful. Keep up the great work!
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:03 PM
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:03 PM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
4 / 5
Your swing mechanics are looking great overall, with a solid foundation. There are a couple of small adjustments to focus on for even more consistency and power.
First, make sure you point the knob of the bat more toward the catcher during your load. At times, your barrel leaks a bit before you start your swing, which can make the swing path less efficient. By keeping the knob toward the catcher, your swing will stay tighter, allowing you to move directly to the baseball. This will help improve your timing and ensure that your hands are leading the swing, rather than your body.
Second, by maintaining the correct knob position, you’ll also improve your extension through the ball. Better extension will help you drive the ball with more power and consistency.
Work on keeping the knob toward the catcher, and your swing will become even more compact and powerful. Keep up the great work!
First, make sure you point the knob of the bat more toward the catcher during your load. At times, your barrel leaks a bit before you start your swing, which can make the swing path less efficient. By keeping the knob toward the catcher, your swing will stay tighter, allowing you to move directly to the baseball. This will help improve your timing and ensure that your hands are leading the swing, rather than your body.
Second, by maintaining the correct knob position, you’ll also improve your extension through the ball. Better extension will help you drive the ball with more power and consistency.
Work on keeping the knob toward the catcher, and your swing will become even more compact and powerful. Keep up the great work!
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:03 PM
Catching > Receiving
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
N/A
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Receiving (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:51 AM
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Receiving (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:51 AM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
N/A
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Receiving (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:51 AM
Catching > Blocking
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
N/A
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Blocking (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:08 AM
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Blocking (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:08 AM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
N/A
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Catching > Blocking (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 09:08 AM
Training Videos
Mechanics of Blocking
Mechanics of Blocking
Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee)
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:03 PM
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:03 PM
NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo
The Ball Yard Training Center
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00AM - 1:00PM CST
N/A
N/A
2029 Micah Chase, C/OF, NextLevel Development Baseball Camp Fargo Evaluations: Hitting > Putting All Together (Tee) (TEST), 📍Fargo, ND, 📅 Sat, 01/11/25, ⏰ 12:03 PM
PLAYERS WAY EVALUATION AND TEST SCORE
ATHLETES FIRST - DEVELOPMENT DRIVEN - POTENTIAL MAXIMIZED
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After releasing the ball, focus on finishing your throw fully, extending through the motion and walking towards second base to maintain direction. This follow-through ensures you stay on line and increases the accuracy and power of your throw.
Keep your fingers and hand on top of the ball to help pull it down towards second base. This will create more backspin and improve the accuracy of your throw, helping you keep it on target for the baseman.
Incorporate these tips into your throwing mechanics, and you’ll see improvements in your ability to make quick, accurate throws to second base. Keep up the great work!