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 picks up ball just inside the non-throwing foot.
Body is low, knees flexed.
Sitting back helps to brake.
Straightening the front leg pushes the fielder back in the direction of play.

Fielder turns back towards to play, using the trailing foot as a pivot.
Right-handed fielders trun anit-clockwise.
Left-handed fielders turn clockwise.

Select target.
Establish throwing position.
See throwing example.