Shawn Riggans

Former MLB catcher for TB Rays and owner of Kings Of Catching. Follow me on IG #ShawnRiggans. I offer private catching and hitting lessons 👊🏼

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My man has it figured out! Passion

Kings Of Catching welcomes all age groups that want BIG LEAGUE advice.

Roman and his brother Lorenzo are ready for Fall! Don’t believe me just watch 👀!!

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Congratulations to @calebroberts_7 !
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Drafted in the 5th round by the @dbacks !!!!
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This was the first guy I had the opportunity to work with. Enjoy the ride my man it’s the best job in the world hands down!
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The entire KOC family is pulling for you!!
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Check out this HOPS, 53” box jump!
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Which sport has the best athletes?
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#kingsofcatching #shawnriggans #mlb #slugger #dinger #homolate #catcher #hitting #biggame #youthbaseball… https://t.co/rJqK42DPoA

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The one aspect most catchers are behind in today!
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Here is the start of a series of videos on calling the game.
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#kingsofcatching #shawnriggans #baseball #highschoolbaseball… https://t.co/FSHWV2J2xD

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Do you over-stride when throwing?
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Most of the time it comes from one thing.
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Correct this issue with only a few minor adjustments!!
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#kingsofcatching #mlb @mlb @mlb_players… https://t.co/D7mtkmbUWr

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Having trouble blocking?
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It’s a must to beat the ball to the spot so your not moving when the ball hits you.
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It does you no good to block balls thrown excessively hard if your… https://t.co/HVWjFDCfq7

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What position has the softest hands?
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Don’t forget about my catchers!!
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DJ making it look easy!!
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#kingsofcatching #mlb #prospectdugout #perfectgame #poptime #collegebaseball… https://t.co/ZJuNEEbWne

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This runner never had a chance!
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@ showing off his cannon from the knees!
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#kingsofcatching #shawnriggans #catcher #highschoolbaseball #collegebaseball #prospectdugout #baseball… https://t.co/BzrzdF5sdD

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Are you ready for the Fall season?
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How many times a week do you throw to the bases?
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@calebroberts_7 with his final workout before heading off to northcarolinatarheels.fc_ !! Wish… https://t.co/O6ggDZH93g

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What’s the most important thing when teaching blocking to a new catcher?
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Using tennis balls 🎾 will allow them to focus on technique rather than worry about getting… https://t.co/vZNt5cWN5e

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What’s the most important thing when teaching blocking to a new catcher?
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Using tennis balls 🎾 will allow them to focus on technique rather than worry about getting… https://t.co/V8EYyUjyYL

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Getting the most out of your throws?
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Make sure your getting your right foot going toward your target 🎯!
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Start gaining ground and watch your velocity and accuracy… https://t.co/CvGVa4gj2e

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Getting the most out of your throws?
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Make sure your getting your right foot going toward your target 🎯!
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Start gaining ground and watch your velocity and accuracy… https://t.co/oXppVkD1zp

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Do you find yourself reaching for the ball?
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This will cause your footwork to be long!
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Not sure why, make sure your not watching the runner.  Could be as simple as… https://t.co/TjA9ceSeG7

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Check out this CANNON!
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@kstvens5 getting in a quality repetition in between innings!
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These might be your only throws that you make that game.
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#kingsofcatching #southflorida… https://t.co/4y2b3B1Aeo

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Do you over stride when throwing-to the bases?
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Don’t delay getting your left foot down!!
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Look how short USF freshman @Julio_N cortez footwork is. Shorter distance with the feet… https://t.co/qufB308fPY

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Do you give yourself enough space from the hitter to throw to third?
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To many guys start to close and their first movement is backwards to clear the hitter.
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This will cause you to… https://t.co/4CeNSDpL6S

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Wanna play Division 1 college ball?
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Are you putting in the work?
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University of Missouri sophomore catcher chadmcdaniel39 taking advantage of the last few off days this… https://t.co/THRuGHIHhH

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Enjoying our 2008 AL Championship reunion @raysbaseball @mlb #kingsofcatching #baseball #catching #catcher #tampabayrays #littleleague #mlb #homeplate #dugout #ballpark… https://t.co/1dDLxhSe3R