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Low Catch

Get low and bend the knees to catch a ball arriving below waist height. Hands down and open, eyes on the ball, and cradle it into the body on the catch. Stay balanced and protect the ball after catching.

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How to do it

Get down low to the grass and scoop up the ball safely!

For Parents & Coaches

01

Bend the knees

Get low by bending the knees, not the back — stay balanced and mobile.

02

Hands down and open

Present open hands below waist height so the ball lands in them cleanly.

03

Cradle to body

Draw the ball into the chest after the catch to protect it from opponents.

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