A catcher touches the ball on almost every pitch, and the way they receive and handle it shapes how the pitcher feels on the mound. Baseball Catching Lessons in Homer Glen, IL with Coach Cinz treat the catcher as a partner to the pitcher, not just the player behind the plate.
Coach Cinz has spent over 25 years in baseball and worked as a hitting, fielding and pitching instructor with the Chicago White Sox organization for five years before the pandemic. That mix of pitching and fielding knowledge suits catchers well. Learn more on our catching lessons page.
Why train the catcher and pitcher relationship?
Pitchers throw with more confidence when they trust the catcher to block the ball in the dirt and give a steady target. In lessons, Coach Cinz works on:
- Receiving with a quiet glove.
- Blocking so the pitcher can throw a breaking ball without worry.
- Footwork and transfer on throws to second and third.
- Calm communication between pitches and after mistakes.
As always with his coaching, timing is the key: the rhythm of the feet and hands on a throw matters as much as arm strength. He also builds confidence and consistency, and his reviews note that he explains why each change helps.
Baseball Catching Lessons in Homer Glen, IL: planning the trip
Homer Glen is in Will County, about 24.4 miles southeast of The Play & Thrive Club Naperville. The drive is about 38 minutes. Lessons take place there in the off-season and on rainy days, or a private lesson can be held at a location of your choice in Chicagoland.
Because the drive is a bit longer, some Homer Glen families book two 30-minute Private Lessons back to back ($65 each). A membership saves $20 per lesson. Between visits, Video Analysis ($35) lets your catcher send a clip of blocking or throwing and get drills back to practise at home.
How can a young catcher get started?
Start with the free Benchmark goals form. Coach Cinz replies within 48 hours with times to measure your catcher’s current metrics, then builds a plan around their goals. Softball catchers are welcome as well.
Can a Homer Glen pitcher and catcher train together?
Yes, as long as each books their own time. The Private Lesson is 1-on-1, so many batteries book back-to-back blocks: one for the pitcher, one for the catcher. That way Coach Cinz can work with each player, and the pair hears the same language about targets, rhythm and communication. Homer Glen families who carpool often find this makes the drive easier.
Families nearby also train with Coach Cinz, including batting training in nearby Orland Park and pitching lessons for Mokena players, which pairs well with catching work.
For a full breakdown of drills and pricing, read about baseball catching lessons with Coach Cinz.
Homer Glen families ask
Is the drive from Homer Glen worth it for a 30-minute lesson?
The facility is about 38 minutes from Homer Glen, so many families book two 30-minute blocks back to back to make the most of the trip. Private lessons can also be held at another Chicagoland location of your choice if that is easier.
Can my Homer Glen catcher practise between lessons?
Yes. With Video Analysis ($35), your catcher records a short clip of blocking, receiving or throwing and sends it in. Coach Cinz replies with drills to work on at home, so the catcher keeps improving until the next in-person session at the Naperville facility.
