Catching the ball – this skill is necessary for team games. Confidently having mastered the ball on the run, the player can immediately pass to the attack, the subsequent transfer, conduct or throw. In games such as basketball or volleyball, not yet catching the ball, the player already plans where and to whom it will be transferred. The choice of how to catch the ball depends on the position of the person in relation to the flying ball, speed and altitude of flight.
All methods of catching the ball combine three main phases: preparatory, basic and final. The simplest and, most importantly, reliable way is to catch the ball at once with both hands.
If the ball flies to your side at the level of the head and chest, extend your straight arms forward towards it. Fingers and brushes tighten, give them a basket shape that is larger than the diameter of the ball. If the ball flies below the chest level, tilting the body slightly forward, squat a little deeper, lowering the height of the shoulders to the level of receiving the ball. Pull forward to meet the flying ball.
