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Start in the defensive stance. Anticipate the movement of the ball, and move quickly to get your body in front of the ball. Not getting your body in front of the ball usually results in a playable ball getting past you. "Even simple ground balls can cause problems if you do something wrong. Be ready for everything, and move quickly to the ball."

Step 1
	Start in the ready stance Focus on the pitch Anticipate which way a hit ball would go based on the player's swing and the type of pitch Keep your weight forward on the balls of your feet Place your feet shoulder width apart Keep your hands out in front of you
Step 2
	Move to get behind the ball quickly Keep charging Run to meet the ball, if the ball comes right at you, to save time Hold your body low to the ground Bend your knees Keep your glove open in front of you
Step 3
	Reach out and put your glove flat in front of you Keep your glove open and facing the ball Be ready to receive the ball between your glove-side foot and the middle of your body Place your bare hand over the glove Be ready to bring your glove up if the ball bounces
Step 4
	Watch the ball move into the glove Close your glove around the ball and bring it up Put your arm back, then up and over your head Step toward your target Throw the ball with a strong snap of the wrist

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