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The 3 Stances for Catchers
Flexibility and quick reflexes combined.
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Setting up behind the plate

It takes more than being comfortable to be in the right catching stance.
You need to be set so you can frame pitches with your body not just your glove, so you can block balls in the dirt, and gun down runners.

Your position is determined by the game situation.
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