Catching is the most demanding position on the field, and it's often the least coached. Many catchers get a few minutes of work at the end of practice. BackstopU, VeloU's catcher development program in Pleasantville, NY, gives catchers a plan built for the position.
A catcher's arm takes a different kind of stress than a pitcher's, so arm care matters here too.
Like every VeloU program, BackstopU starts with an evaluation. From there, catchers get a plan that combines position work, throwing, strength training and arm care. Catchers can train on-site in Pleasantville or follow their plan remotely.
"BackstopU has helped me tremendously with my Arm Strength, Blocking, Receiving, Internal Clock, and Athletics. I went from 62 catcher velo and out of shape to 81 mph and more athletic." — CJ Griggs, Hofstra
"I joined BackstopU as a sophomore in high school. Since working with them, my arm has gotten significantly stronger and has never felt better... There are a lot of options out there, this is the one I would choose every time." — Jimmy Keenan
Catchers train with us from across Westchester, Fairfield County, CT and northern New Jersey.
Yes. BackstopU catcher training takes place at VeloU in Pleasantville, NY, in northern Westchester County.
Yes. Catchers who can't get to Pleasantville can follow their plan with remote training and video feedback.
Yes. Arm care and workload are part of every BackstopU plan.
See the full BackstopU program, or start with an evaluation.
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