Step up to the plate and unlock the Brewers' secret to elite catching! In this episode of The Back Pick Podcast, host Brett Thomas sits down with Dallas Correa, the Milwaukee Brewers' modern lead catching coordinator, to uncover how they "control the chaos" and transform the way their catchers play. From mastering the mental fortitude required for the position to implementing cutting-edge catching techniques like the one-knee-down stance, this conversation is packed with insights designed to elevate your game.
Dallas shares his journey from playing baseball in Hawaii to leading at the professional level, offering invaluable lessons on preparation, building confidence, and scaling elite-level training. Get an inside look at how the Brewers are revolutionizing drill work with game-speed training, purposeful variability, situational layering, and decision-making exercises that push catchers to excel under pressure. Learn about the importance of the transfer, the role of smooth and accurate footwork, and how the best catchers optimize their stance for throwing and blocking.
Discover how team strategy, trust-building, and relentless preparation are the soul of baseball and key to mastering the catcher position. Whether you're a coach, a player, or a fan of the greatest position in all of sports, this episode offers a deep dive into the art and strategy of catching.
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Step up to the plate and unlock the Brewers' secret to elite catching! In this episode of The Back Pick Podcast, host Brett Thomas sits down with Dallas Correa, the Milwaukee Brewers' modern lead catching coordinator, to uncover how they "control the chaos" and transform the way their catchers play. From mastering the mental fortitude required for the position to implementing cutting-edge catching techniques like the one-knee-down stance, this conversation is packed with insights designed to elevate your game.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Growing up in Hawaii
06:00 - Early coaching mistakes
07:44 - Transitioning to pro ball
10:09 - Training for game speed
12:24 - Creating game-like situations
16:22 - Experimenting with stances
19:41 - Catchers' approach strategies
23:36 - Transfer techniques for catchers
29:14 - Catch Play drills
32:54 - Hands lead the feet in baseball
34:21 - Footwork fundamentals
36:47 - Pregame routines for athletes
38:40 - Physicality in pregame preparation
45:00 - Game preparation strategies
46:40 - Game calling training techniques
48:00 - Baseball Bites: Milwaukee restaurant
49:15 - Like & subscribe, see you in 2 weeks
