05-31-2008, 02:05 PM
The important thing to remember is the idea of"infield drift". What this means is that any foul ballwill tend to drift back toward the infield.
Technique for fielding foul balls
Technique for fielding foul balls
- Find the foul ball.
- Turn your back to the infield.
- Throw your mask far enough away so that you don't trip over it. (Don't laugh, it's happened even to major leaguers!)
- RELAX ! You've got more time than you think.
- Raise your mitt above your chin.
- Catch the ball with two hands above your chin. Do not catch it "basket style" in front of your waist.
- Your elbows and knees act as shock absorbers to give a little when you make the catch.