Generally, when the ball is moving, it should be scooped using both the glove and hand. When the ball is not moving then you may use the barehand method. When picking up the ball it is important to think of your hand as a corkscrew or pitchfork and either ’screw’ or ‘fork’ the ball into the ground as you pick it up. A common mistake is to take your eyes off the ball to look at the runner before you securely have the ball, Do not take your eyes off the ball until it is securely in your hand.
Always remember the catcher is the only defensive player on the field that can see the entire field and as such ‘directs traffic’. Take Charge, Be VOCAL, let your teammates know where the play needs to be, If the ball needs to be thrown to 3B or Home from the outfield, let them know by calling out 3, 3, 3 or 4, 4, 4 . If it should be cut and thrown to 2B, let them know by calling out ‘Cut 2, Cut 2. Remind them of the situation, (One out, plays at First, We got White on a Bunt, etc.). Remember, don’t be shy, you are already looked up to by your teammates by playing the most demanding position on the field.
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