Fielder approaches play in a balanced and aggressive manner taking short strides.
As the ball is played, the fielder is perfectly balanced, in alow coruched position, weight on the balls of the feet, with the head still and eyes level.
Experience may allow a certain amount of anticipation.

Fielder assesses line of ball and moves at speed onto a line slightly to the non-throwing side of the ball.
Body begins to move into low position.

Fielder slightly overruns the ball, picks up at speed in a low body position.

Minimum number of strides possible taken to decelerate.
Fielder turns back towards play.

Establish throwing position.
See throwing example.