Top 5 Throwing Drills to Drop Your Pop Time

Are you a catcher looking to improve your throwing?

These are the 5 best drills to drop your pop time.

If you don’t know who I am, my name is Anj Bourgeois and I’m the founder of Catching Made Simple. I transitioned from infield to catcher my Junior year of college, having never caught before, and now have a passion for teaching other catchers the fundamentals of the game.

I’ve helped hundreds of catchers get into a better stance, learn the fundamentals of the game, and get their mindset right.

By the end of this article, you’ll know five of the best throwing drills to help you drop your pop time and impress coaches and scouts.

Drill #1: Transferring the Ball

Transferring the ball from your glove to your throwing hand is a fundamental skill for catchers. The ability to transfer the ball quickly and accurately can improve your throwing accuracy and speed. In this drill, we'll show you how to transfer the ball effectively.

Drill #2: Right Foot Down As You Catch

Getting your right foot down quickly after catching the ball is essential for making quick, powerful throws. This drill will help you develop your footwork and improve your throwing power.

Check out the 15 min crash course on how to drop your pop time if you want some more in depth info on how to do this faster!

Drill #3: Footwork Standing Up

Footwork is an important part of making accurate throws as a catcher. In this drill, we'll show you how to improve your footwork while standing up.

Drill #4: Shoulder Switch

Finishing your throws is a crucial part of throwing accuracy and power. In this drill, we'll show you how to improve your shoulder switch and finish your throws with power and accuracy.

Drill #5: Throw From Knees

Throwing from your knees is a valuable skill for catchers, especially when making quick, accurate throws to first base. In this drill, we'll show you how to improve your throwing accuracy and power from your knees.

Next Steps to Throwing A Faster Pop Time

You came wondering how to become a better thrower as a catcher.

Now you know the top 5 throwing drills for catchers

At Catching Made Simple, I create content, courses, and coaching programs to help thousands of catchers increase their mobility, strengthen their mental game, and develop the physical skills they need to catch at a high level.

Book a call for a free 15 minute Catching Consultation with Anj if you want to get an expert take on what you need to do to get better.

And if you’re not yet ready to talk with me, check out these other resources:

• 7-Day Stance Challenge to get a stance like the pros in 5 min a day
• Top 3 Tips to Become a Better Catcher: A Guide from Coach Bougie
• Top 5 Receiving Drills For Catchers (BEST FRAMING DRILLS)
• Top 5 Catcher Blocking Drills (Turn Passed Balls into Brick Walls)