When blocking home, your left leg goes on the corner of the plate with the toe third base. You need to take away the front half of home and give the backside.
Your legs need to be bent but the knees should not be locked. Stay low and catch the ball with two hands. You can protect the ball with your off-hand. In a swiping motion, bring the ball in low, pivot and drop the right knee and shoulders. With a continued swiping motion, graze the player, come up and show the ball. Remember, the catcher can take some impact, but should also give it.
