Keep it natural. When fielding a ground ball, do not make your glovehand cross your body. It is NOT ideal to catch the baseball in the center of your body or to your right side, but rather more to the side of your glove hand. In other words, the ball, your glove, and your left pectoral should be in a straight line.

What does fielding in baseball mean?

Playing defense in baseball is called fielding. ... In general, fielding the ball refers to any act of getting hold of the ball and throwing it to another defensive player to try to get a base runner out.

What is the key to fielding a baseball?

Footwork may be the most important aspect of fielding a ground ball to focus on. Good footwork can make fielding a tricky hop or ball smoked right at you much easier. It is as simple as taking a step towards the ball with your right foot, then your left foot once the ball is hit.