she has no trouble with balls hit directly toward her or in front of her but fly balls that are over her head and effected by the wind or curling.
2006-09-12 02:35:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
The most important thing about catching any fly ball is to remember that it's easier to go forward, than it is to go back. An outfielder's first reaction on any fly ball is to start back, then move in if necessary. The best way to track a fly ball over your head, is to recognize how well the ball is hit...if you think it's hit pretty well over your head, turn and get back quickly, then look over your shoulder, as you are moving backwards. DO NOT backpeddle. Turn & run (like a Wide Receiver would) and look over your shoulder. Get back to where the ball is heading, and move in if necessary.
If she moves well forward, maybe play a bit deeper. That takes half the moving backward out of the picture.
The best thing to do is practice. Have her stand about 10 feet in front of you. Throw fly balls over her head, to where she has to move back at least 10 to 15 feet (or more). Keep working on it, until she can go back with no problems.
Good luck!
2006-09-12 02:44:15 · answer #1 · answered by brianwerner1313 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When playing the outfield in baseball or softball, an outfielders first move should be back. This will give her the momentum to get to the ball if it is hit over her head. Catching a ball that is front of her is no different that catching a ball that is hit over her head. Make sure she takes a good angle to the ball and always use two hands to catch it.
2006-09-12 02:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by Bwobster 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
(Left-handed is irrelevant to this situation.) The important thing with fly balls is to get behind them. Rather than trying to be exactly where the ball is coming down, she should get to a place two steps behind that spot. Then when the ball is almost down and she knows exactly where it is going, she should take those two quick steps to get under it. (Don't wait on the fly ball to fall into the glove, get into position so you can go get it.)
It is so important to keep the ball in front of you. If she thinks it is coming straight for her, she should back up until she is sure. It is easy to cover a couple yards running forward-backpedaling is a tough catch for an experienced player, and impossible for a beginner.
If it is hit over her head, she should turn around and run (instead of backpedaling) to get behind it, so that she can turn around and get under it after she is back far enough.
2006-09-12 02:48:30 · answer #3 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If shes a southpaw, she oughta be playing first base, or pitching!
Biggest thing is getting her to make the initial move backwards, then pick up the ball. Many will over run on first contact.
Geez, don't waste a lefty in the outfield!
2006-09-12 05:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by br549 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the posters have it right; start off by just lobbing the ball at her and then teach her how to catch the ball by either moving forward or backward.
2006-09-12 04:21:38 · answer #5 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most everyone has it right.....move forward is always the way to start......might just take away the glove and have her catch them barehanded.......she'll learn the importance of using both hands to catch a ball
2006-09-12 05:10:44 · answer #6 · answered by Mickey Mantle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on balls hit that deep run straight to the fence and then circle back and find the ball
2006-09-12 02:48:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay deeper than she thinks the ball is. Even if she doesn't catch it, it will be easier to field and eventually her perspective will improve. Half of it is confidence, and footspeed doesn't hurt either.
2006-09-12 02:48:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Start by lobbing them to her. Put an arc under it. When she can catch the ones to her consistently, start lobbing them so she has to back up to get under it. When she can catch those consistently, lob them far enough over her head that she has to turn her shoulders and go get it.
Good luck.
2006-09-12 02:42:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She doesnt do the Willie Mays catch? That woud be the way to go for a beginner.
2006-09-12 02:43:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋