Jake Lindmeier
Bio:
Currently the catching coordinator and head coach of the 15U West Boca Snappers based out of Delray Beach, FL. Experience working with professional hitters and catchers as well as working with students as young as 8 years old on both the baseball and softball side of the diamond. A native to Central Wisconsin, I played my college ball at Milwaukee Area Technical College and finished my career at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, TX. First official coaching job was with Keiser University during 2015-2016 campaign. Having 10+ years with coaching camps for youth/high school players and having recruiting experience, my goal with every player I work with is to prepare them for the next level of competition.
Receiving:
*Notes*
- Quiet Body
- Fast hands
- Pocket awareness
Rollouts:
Partner kneels 8 feet away and rolls ball to catcher. Catcher Starts with thumb touching ground, palm facing thrower. As they receive the ball, they work the ball back up to knee level in one fluid motion keeping palm facing the thrower the entire time. Goal of the drill is to feel the movement of glove underneath and pulling back to the zone.
*If no partner, can be done with a water bottle set 1 foot in front of catcher feeling the fluid motion back up.