blocking pitches in the dirt

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Blocking Pitches in the Dirt

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds catcher, Kelly Stinnett. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Kelly about the proper way for a catcher to block tough pitches in the dirt.

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