Question
How to field a ground ball
Last updated: December 11, 2025
Answer
Get low: Drop into an athletic stance with bent knees and your back flat, keeping your glove down near the ground.
Form a "funnel": Place your throwing hand just behind the glove pocket to trap the ball as it comes in.
Secure the ball: Catch the ball out in front of your body and immediately bring it to your center (funnel it) before preparing to throw.
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