| Generally, when the ball is moving, it should be scooped using both the glove and hand. When the ball is not moving then you may use the barehand method. When picking up the ball it is important to think of your hand as a corkscrew or pitchfork and either ’screw’ or ’fork’ the ball into the ground as you pick it up. A common mistake is to take your eyes off the ball to look at the runner before you securely have the ball, Do not take your eyes off the ball until it is securely in your hand. | |
