How to Catch Fly Balls in Softball

Keep your eyes on the ball., If you see it is coming your way, quickly call the ball by shouting "Mine!", Get under the ball., Use two hands.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Keep your eyes on the ball.

    Otherwise, it will hit you in the head.
  2. Step 2: If you see it is coming your way

    or "I got it!".

    This will help other players back off to avoid a collision. , It is much easier to catch this way, rather than reaching for it. , When the ball lands in your mitt, immediately cover it with your free hand.

    That traps the ball in your mitt, and prevents the ball from bouncing back out.
  3. Step 3: quickly call the ball by shouting "Mine!"

  4. Step 4: Get under the ball.

  5. Step 5: Use two hands.

Detailed Guide

Otherwise, it will hit you in the head.

or "I got it!".

This will help other players back off to avoid a collision. , It is much easier to catch this way, rather than reaching for it. , When the ball lands in your mitt, immediately cover it with your free hand.

That traps the ball in your mitt, and prevents the ball from bouncing back out.

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