Catching
Sway
Instructions
• Catcher in full gear in catching position (home plate optional), no glove
• Coach/partner with bucket of tennis balls 10 feet in front of the catcher
• Coach/partner tosses the catcher the tennis balls one at a time altering inside and outside tosses
• Catcher catches each with one hand (receiving hand), keeping the other hand behind their back
• As catcher goes to receive the ball, they should shift their weight to the left or right depending where the ball is, keeping their body behind the ball
• Catcher places each tennis ball off to the side and gets ready to receive the next throw
At a Glance
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Duration 5 minutes
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Players 1 player
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Difficulty Beginner
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Catcher’s gear
- Bucket of tennis balls (at least 10)
