Coach Bougie ⚾️

Should you bring the ball to your ear when you transfer? 🤔 Some say yes, straight to your ear. Others say stay flat. Both can work, but here’s the key…🔑 If your arm moves before your lower half rotates, you’re out of sequence which means less power and more stress on your shoulder🥴 That’s why I teach my catchers to get flat and then flip WHEN you rotate💯 Both are fine, but know WHY you're doing what you're doing🙌🏼 Understand the movement. Master the timing. Throw with more power. ⚡ #baseball #softball #catching

Wanting to catch at the next level? Here’s the cold truth: If you can’t receive the low pitch, you won’t last. The best MLB & college catchers? They OWN the low pitch.💪🏽 The good news? It’s a skill you can learn.🙌🏼 THIS Saturday, I’m hosting a LIVE CatchClinic through Zoom to teach you 5 simple steps to master receiving💯 Oh, and you’ll also get Receiving Made Simple to study before we go live👊🏽 Want in? 📩 Comment or DM me CLINIC🙌🏼 #CatchingMadeSimple #EliteCatchers #CatcherTraining #baseball #softball

This is the #1 competitive advantage for softball catchers I see: Learning to catch the low pitch back to the zone🥎 Softball catchers who adopt baseball techniques will have a big advantage in my opinion💪🏽 I’m holding a clinic on Saturday to teach you to catch the low pitch🙌🏼 Comment or DM me “Clinic” for info💯 #softball #baseball #catching

Where should you transfer to when you go to throw? 🤔 There are 2 schools of thought on this one 2️⃣ I'll share a video with my thoughts tomorrow💯 Drop your thoughts in the comment below! #baseball #softball #catching

Should catchers always give a low target? 🤔 Most of the time—yes. But not always. ⚾ Calling a low pitch? Get low and work under the ball. ⚾ Calling a high fastball? Stay tall and set your glove higher to get on top. Small adjustments = Big results💯 I'm running a remote receiving clinic THIS SATURDAY from 9-10 AM PST DM me CLINIC to sign up! 💪🏽 #CatchingMadeSimple #Baseball #softball #receiving

It's pretty easy to make significant improvements with youth players when you know what to look for There are so many opportunities to get them to move more efficiently 💪🏽 With older players, you can achieve similar unlocks but the results are not as drastic, they are fighting for 1% better not 40% If you want personalized help like this, DM me MOVE💯

🚨 Parents, time is running out! 🚨 Right now, your kid can’t drive. Which means they can’t leave without you. They’re still at home. They still want to get better at their sport. And they might even still think you’re cool😎 Don’t waste this time. Be intentional. Practice with them. Help them grow before life pulls them in different directions↔️ Need guidance? My Complete Catcher Protocol has helped countless athletes (and parents)💪🏽 DM me “MOVE” if your kid’s a catcher and you want to make the most of this time while you still have it⏳ #BaseballParents #CatchingMadeSimple #baseball #softball

Have a new glove? Here are the FIRST 3 things you need to do 💯 Don't skip these steps It's crucial to the longevity of your glove 💪🏽 #baseball #softball

The keys to giving a TARGET 🎯 and receiving in 6 seconds👊🏽 ⬇️ Low Pitch: Drop down, catch from underneath, and work up. ⬆️ High Pitch: Stay tall, catch from above, and work down—finishing at the shoulder. Master this, and you’ll steal more strikes every game. #baseball #softball #catching

Online Training > In-Person Training 📲 Don’t believe me? Here's what parents are saying: 💬 “I actually liked it better than in person.” 💬 “I liked the drawings and the fact that he can see what he's doing wrong.” Here’s why online coaching wins: 1️⃣ You practice more than once a week. 2️⃣ You get personalized video feedback. 3️⃣ You follow a proven plan for development. 4️⃣ No traffic or reschedules. 5️⃣ You train on your schedule—not the coach’s. 6️⃣ You get to work with the best coach—not just the closest one. If your kid is a catcher and you want real results… DM me “MOVE” and I’ll send you the details⚾🔥 #CatchingMadeSimple #OnlineTraining #BaseballParents #baseball #softball

Should EVERY catcher put their glove on the ground? 🧐 Not necessarily. Here’s how to know if you’re ready: ✅ If you’re consistently pocketing the ball and controlling the pocket—yes. ❌ If you’re missing balls or catching awkwardly—you’re not ready yet. But here’s the key: Give a good target BEFORE going down. ⚡ Call your pitch ⚡ Get to your resting stance ⚡ Get set with a target ⚡ THEN drop into the triple threat position Do it right, and you’ll steal more strikes without sacrificing your target 🎯 If you want to learn more about the mechanics of receiving and getting to that tricky low pitch, I am hosting a LIVE Zoom Clinic TOMORROW at 9 AM PST 📲 Comment “CLINIC” below, and I’ll send you the details!

🚨 Should catchers put their glove on the ground? 🚨 Some say YES—it helps catch the low pitch and block better. Others say NO—it’s risky, unethical, or won’t matter with an automatic strike zone. Here’s the truth: Every MLB team is retraining their catchers to steal the low strike💯 If you want to learn how to do it the right way, I’m hosting a LIVE CatchClinic this Saturday where I’ll break it down step-by-step🧱 🔥 You’ll learn: ✅ How to catch the low pitch back to the zone (and high pitch too) ✅ How to avoid thumb injuries ✅ Why it works 💥 BONUS: You’ll get my Receiving Made Simple Course to study before the clinic and have access to forever! Spots are limited. Don’t miss out. 📲 Comment “CLINIC” below, and I’ll send you the details! #CatchingMadeSimple #CatcherTraining #BaseballParents #baseaball #softball

Would you ever swing a metal fungo? 🤔⚾ In college, we swung them all the time Coach would soft toss, we’d take hacks, and balls would fly over the fence 🚀 Confidence? 📈 Through the roof. I’m a fan of the metal fungo Yay or nay? #BaseballTraining #FungoLife #baseball #softball

⚾ The 3 Biggest Problems in Receiving: 1️⃣ Approach 2️⃣ Angles 3️⃣ Arrows (See the explanations above ⬆️) Struggle with any of these? You're not alone🥲 This Saturday, I’m hosting a LIVE Receiving Clinic on Zoom🖥️ I’ll teach my 5-step system to catch the low pitch up to the zone and MORE! Plus you get access to my Receiving Made Simple course as a bonus. All for only $37🙌🏼 DM me CLINIC to sign up💯 #baseball #softball #catchers