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Which part of the glove do you catch a ball with?

Haley Snyder
Softball Player
Haley Snyder is a former Division I Student-Athlete and Softball Player. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in softball mechanics, fundamentals, and pitching. Haley holds a BA and MA from Stanford University, where she competed in the PAC-12 Conference as a pitcher.

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Catch the ball in the middle of your index fingers. Try not to catch the ball in the palm of your glove, as this can be pretty painful.

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How do you catch a pop fly?

Haley Snyder
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Haley Snyder is a former Division I Student-Athlete and Softball Player. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in softball mechanics, fundamentals, and pitching. Haley holds a BA and MA from Stanford University, where she competed in the PAC-12 Conference as a pitcher.

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Softball Player

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Approach from behind with your glove under the ball. Keep your arm extended so you can make any necessary adjustments to make the catch.

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Why do people play softball? Could I make a carreer out of softball?

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People play softball for the thrill and love of it, as well as to strengthen their bodies. There are national players who get paid to compete. If you develop a medical condition, you can teach as a coach and train others.

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What if I keep freaking out when the ball is coming at me? I feel the urge to close my eyes when I'm trying to catch it!

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Closing your eyes makes it really hard to catch a ball! Practice catching it when it's thrown from a very short distance. That way it can be thrown softly (perhaps underhand) and won't hurt at all if it hits you! As you get used to that, increase the distance gradually until you can handle normal distances. It's just a matter of time and practice!

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