Rylan Anderson

Great job with your blocking and your ability to deal with the adversity of blocking off a mat. It shows strong adaptability and focus, which are key for improving your skills behind the plate.
To further refine your blocking technique, focus on keeping your throwing hand behind your glove. This will protect your hand and keep it in a better position to make a quick transition to a throw if needed.
Additionally, be mindful of your chest angle. Try not to let your chest get too low, as this can make it harder to react quickly and can affect your ability to recover. Aim for a chest angle of about 45°, which will help you stay balanced and in a strong position to handle the ball and react effectively to any ricochets.
Keep working on these adjustments, and you’ll continue to improve your blocking skills and overall effectiveness behind the plate. Keep it up!

Your glove work is solid, and your motions are looking good. To refine your receiving, try to get into a more athletic stance by separating your feet a little more. This will help you stay balanced and ready to move, which is key when receiving pitches.
When framing the baseball, make sure your thumb is parallel to the ground and pointing towards first base. This thumb position will help you present the ball more effectively to the umpire. Avoid pointing your thumb directly at the pitcher, as this can cause you to overcommit and disrupt your balance.
By focusing on these adjustments—improving your stance and framing mechanics—you'll become more consistent in receiving and framing pitches. Keep working on these details, and you’ll see improvement in your catching ability. Great job!

For catching and throwing to second, it’s essential to start with a strong athletic stance, staying low to the ground. This will help you react quickly to the ball and set up a more fluid, efficient throw.
When receiving the ball, focus on bringing your glove from the catch directly to your back shoulder. Keep your chest up during the transfer to maintain good posture and balance, which helps you stay in control throughout the process. Avoid any looping motion when transferring the ball to your throwing hand. A direct, quick transfer will speed up your release time and increase accuracy.
As you prepare to throw, ensure your throwing hand stays behind your glove to protect it, and focus on making a clean, quick transfer. When stepping to throw, make sure your jab step is minimal (around 6 inches), and aim to finish your extension toward second base, with your follow-through completing the motion. This will help ensure the throw stays strong and on target.
By focusing on these mechanics—staying low, direct transfer, and strong follow-through—you’ll improve both the speed and accuracy of your throws to second base. Keep up the great work!