Train Like the Pros
Developed by professional baseball players, our design is a direct result of searching for an easier way to train how we receive the baseball/softball. The CRT Belt is ideal for any catcher looking to improve their receiving skill.
Receiving Training, Simplified
By incorporating the CRT Belt into your training, you will improve the efficiency of your reps, stay connected while receiving the ball, and build more repeatable receiving mechanics to dominate the strike zone.
Increase Receiving Strength
Simply hook up and get to work. The CRT belt comes with two resistance bands and two latch points to elevate your training & consistently help you build strength applicable to receiving the ball and winning the pitch.
What Is The CRT Belt?
Train efficient, repeatable receiving movements with resistance. The KGS Baseball CRT Belt gives catchers the freedom to train resisted glove actions anywhere—without being tethered to a machine, fence, or training partner. Simple setup. Intentional resistance. More freedom to train glove actions that translate.
TRUSTED AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF THE GAME
Description
Introducing Version 2.0 of the Original KGS Baseball® CRT Belt. This updated model includes both 10" and 12" resistance cables, a protective outer sleeve, and a mesh carrying bag for an improved training experience.
The Catcher Resistance Training (CRT) Belt was designed to make resisted receiving work simple, portable, and effective. By placing the resistance point at the catcher's waist, the CRT Belt allows you to train glove strength and efficient, repeatable receiving movements without being tethered to a fence, machine, or training partner.
Receiving continues to play an important role in helping pitchers earn strikes, collect outs, and prevent runs. But there isn't one movement or technique that works for every catcher. The CRT Belt provides resistance while allowing you to train the glove actions and movement patterns that work for you.
Developed through experience in professional baseball and now used by catchers and coaches throughout the professional, collegiate, and amateur game, the CRT Belt gives you a simple way to add resistance and intent to your receiving work.
Fine tune what makes you, you.
Recommended for catchers ages 9 and up, from youth through professional baseball.
RESISTANCE: Comparable to a standard red (Mini) Sorinex resistance band (approximately 20–25 lb. of resistance).
RECOMMENDED USE: Dry patterning, barehand drills, gloved receiving, weighted-ball drills, and more. Machine work completed at your own risk. See full disclaimer above.
WHY WE BUILT IT
The CRT Belt came from a simple problem: while looking for somewhere to attach a resistance band for receiving work, there wasn't a good option.
So we eliminated the need for one.
Instead of requiring a fence, weight, machine, or other fixed anchor point, the CRT Belt puts the resistance on the catcher. Grab your glove, put on the belt, and get to work.
That idea still represents what KGS Baseball is about today: creating practical tools that make training simpler without dictating how an individual athlete should move.
Keep the Game Simple.
Benefits Of The CRT Belt
- Train with or without a partner
- Build overall strength while receiving
- Improve efficiency of your receptions
- Stay connected while receiving the ball
- Create better receiving mechanics
Used By College Teams Nationwide
"The CRT Belt is hands down the best training aid for a catcher. We incorporate it into our skill work every single day."
“The CRT belt is an amazing tool for helping catchers in both baseball and softball to build shoulder strength, hand speed, and pocket efficiency.”
"HUGE fan of the CRT Belt. We've been trying to find creative ways of rigging up J-Bands to accomplish the same task. Kids love to train with it as well.
"All of my catchers from youth to my pro guys use the CRT Belt. It's a great investment for any catcher."
“The CRT Belt is a wonderful tool. Receiving is one of my son’s strengths. He’s very good with that and the CRT Belt is helping him to get to another level.”
"The training tool has been great! Totally believe in it really because of its simplicity. Easy to use and straight forward."
"This is a great product. I have used this with catchers from middle school up to the Division 1 level. This should be in every catcher's tool box that is serious about maximizing their potential."
"Guys really do love the CRT Belt. They get after it and anytime I come through the facility at night and they’re getting extra reps in they’ve always got their CRT Belts on.”
