Deep Catching

Side View / Front View

Coaching Points

Step 1

Fielder approaches play in a balanced and aggressive manner moving on the ball of the feet.
As the ball is played, the fielder should be perfectly balanced, in a low crouched position with the head still and eyes level.
Experience may allow a certain amount of anticipation.

Step 2

Fielder assesses flight of ball and moves quickly on the balls of the feet to a position underneath the ball.
Keeping the head as still as possible.

Step 3

Fielder steadies under the ball and prepares hands which ar at or above eye level.
Spread fingers; little fingers toughing parallel to ground.
Knees flexed hands relaxed.
Catch made at eye level or above.

Step 4

Hands close round the ball and give to chest.


Orthodox Catching In the Deep Animation

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