How to Catch a Pop-Up Fly Ball

Catching a pop-up fly ball during a baseball game is not as easy as it seems, largely because of all the infielders competing to catch the ball. Follow a few steps to help you catch a pop-up fly ball without risk of dropping it.

Things You'll Need

  • Baseball glove
  • Hardball or softball
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Instructions

    • 1

      Get behind the ball before ever considering getting underneath the ball because running up to the ball is easier than running back to get under it.

    • 2

      Move into the ball as it descends. Keep from backpedaling because some fields are not in good condition, and backpedaling can result in tripping or even running into another player who is also trying to catch the ball.

    • 3

      Commit to catching the pop-up fly ball, which depends on the pecking order of the team. If you call the pop-up, you now have total responsibility for catching the ball. Rely on the fact that the other infielders will back off.

    • 4

      Catch the ball with both hands in a throwing position of the body (the leg of the throwing arm back in position and opposite leg forward) so you are ready to throw.

    • 5

      Practice the movement of the body before actually practicing catching a ball. Once you have the movement down, then have someone throw pop-ups for you to practice.

Tips & Warnings

  • Pecking order on a pop-up in the infield is shortstop, second baseman, corner infielders, catcher and pitcher.

  • The center fielder calls who is going to catch a pop-up in the outfield.

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