About Behind the Mask | Behind the Mask

About Behind the Mask. A publication about youth softball, catching, and the people who make learning the game enjoyable. ## A catcher’s view Behind the Mask is an independent publication about youth softball, with special attention to catching. The position asks a player to notice a lot: the count, the runners, the batter’s stance, the location of the next play, and the feelings of the teammates nearby. It is a useful place from which to learn that sport is both a set of skills and a shared conversation. Our articles are written by Behind the Mask. They do not follow a named fictional player, report invented gam