How to catch better in infield for baseball?

Question

How can i improve my catching in baseball for infield? I can already catch really good in outfield

Answer 1

practice a lot.
you should have good range too
if you are a first basemen like me, you should just watch the ball at all times, and follow the ball into the glove. then when its in the glove, you have 2 options: if you are good, just close it quickly, or put your hand over the ball so it doesnt fall out. =]

Answer 2

Well, for starters, keep your eye on the ball. Second, what position are you talking about? I'm not sure how you can't be good in the infield when you're already good in the outfield...The best practice is to have a friend/teammate throw a ball up in the air while you are about face-to-face (throwing the ball behind you) once they throw the ball, you turn and run for it. Another good idea: don't wear your cap low on your forehead. that will limit the angle of vision. Lastly, when you start to get further away from the infield dirt, let you outfielders catch the ball!

Answer 3

You have to get low and stay low on ground balls. Never ever make a one-handed play unless you can't make it using two hands. As dumb as it sounds, the gator method works. Most balls hit in the infield are going to have wicked bounce, and when the ball hits your glove, it's going to bounce up. Your non-catching hand should be right there, all fingers pointed outward and slightly up, to trap the ball.

As far as work ethic is concerned, I would suggest having someone hit grounders to you for 15 minutes everyday. Just 15 minutes, nothing too time consuming. Trust me, over time, you will notice a huge improvement in your defense.

Answer 4

To field a ground ball, bend your knees and get your butt down. Keep your glove low, it's easier to bring it up quickly in case of a bad hop than to lower it. And practice lots. You can practice alone too, try throwing a rubber baseball against a brick wall so you can practice your form as you catch it.

When throwing to a base, come up a take a little "crow hop" toward the base you're throwing to. The momentum will give you a stronger throw and keep you from throwing flat-footed.

Answer 5

Without a doubt a better glove You can use any of your friends bat, or a team bat, but you cant replace your glove. You can use your friends but it wont feel right. Imagine your going on an out of state tournament for baseball, and you bring everything except your pants. You can buy new ones for the tournament Same for EVERY other equipment item in baseball, except for a glove. You can buy a new one, but it wont be broken in.

Answer 6

I don't know but get some Red Sox games on tape and copy Mike Lowell at 3rd! I believe he leads in all-time fielding percentage!

Quick reflexes can compensate for a lot!

Answer 7

Tennis, or raquet, ball and a brick wall on a blacktop surface.

Go back and forth throwing the ball against the wall and running to catch the rebound. Works on your reaction time, backhand, throwing accuracy, footwork and glovework.

Answer 8

Get a tennis ball and bounce it off some steps,you rarely get the same reaction coming off the steps,which in turn gets you to have a better reaction to grounders.YW

Answer 9

go to ***** sporting good a get a reflex ball its green and looks like an atom thats how i improved

Answer 10

practice, practice, and more practice ... have someone hit you 300 groundballs a day