Step One: Get the body directly in line with the flight of the ball. Feet shoulder width, knees slightly bent, body weight forward. Head held steady, eyes focused on the ball.
Step Two: Trunk bends forward from the waist. Arms extended out towards the ball with slight bend in the elbows. Forearms are parallel with the elbows tucked in. Palms of the hands face upward. Once the ball contacts the hands and forearms it will be absorbed deep into the pocket of the chest and stomach.
Step Three: Upon impact the body will relax slightly by getting slightly on the toes to absorb the impact of the ball. Body must be square to the ball at all times.
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