catching

[pinoyboy]

Right before your about to catch a pass do you sorta do a cradle? like a swooping motion at the ball? because the way im catching now isnt workin right now im sorta just holding the stick and the letting the ball hit the pocket (which would probably explain the ball bouncing out of the pocket)....right??

[bhslax12]

alot of people do it. your not supposed to really. you should sorta give with the ball. like move your stick back as you catch it. also make sure you are holding the stick up by the throat.

[Falconsmikevick]

Try catching one handed with your top hand. I've never seen anyone who doesnt have any give in their catch with one hand. Try and feel and see the motion your stick goes in once the ball goes in, it falls back and your ready to throw, just by having give in your ctach.

[pinoyboy]

thanks one more thing....How do I catch if the ball zooms by parallel to my waist? I know I have to hold my stick sideways to catch the ball, but when I do that the ball hits my pocket and bounces out. :(

[LoyolaMiddie878]

DON'T DO THAT!!!! it's a verrrrry bad habit. (i'm referring to the swooping motion)

[spenny]

its called snap catching. its not a great idea, its better to learn to catch correctly. you will be ready to pass or shoot as soon as you have the ball in your stick

[XxlacrossexX]

if the ball ss comin at you sideways, twist you body to the pass

[TBAN1418]

I know this isn't my thread, but Spenny, I always snap catch and other then just giving with the ball, whats the "proper" way to catch?

[hcDevils391]

snapping is so bad, today 2 people snapped at balls, causing them to miss the pass an start a fast break which turned into goals. DONT SNAP AT PASSES, you will miss alot

[bloodilax977]

I know this isn't my thread, but Spenny, I always snap catch and other then just giving with the ball, whats the "proper" way to catch?

Catch like you're catching an egg. Give with the ball, let it settle into the pocket. As you move [your body] towards the ball, bring your stick away from it. Essentially, catch like the ball is an egg.

[pinoyboy]

one thing i dont get is if the ball is passing by your waist you catch the ball by holding it sideways but then how are you supposed to cushion the ball?? just move the stick sideways as the ball hits my pocket??

[houlax901]

if someone gives you that kind of pass, its not your fault if you dont catch it, its their fault for selling you out and giving you a bad pass. if you wanted to try and catch it though, i suppose you would still give with your stick... sideways... somehow. hit the wall and learn how to give, i used to snap then finally got with my coach and learned how to give, it was amazing, its like stick skills feel improved 100x.

p.s. im half pinoy, represent w00t w00t.

[LaxMaxVince]

I know a lot of people of do a quick spin/cradle motion when the catch to ensure the ball is in place, and I know a lot of others who cusion the ball when they catch, kind of like treating the ball as a water balloon or an egg, you dont want to let it drop

I myself use a quick cradle motion before I pass and when I catch, never hurts

P.S. Im pinoy too, i guess thats 3 so far, you, houlax and me

[LaxMaxVince]

thanks one more thing....How do I catch if the ball zooms by parallel to my waist? I know I have to hold my stick sideways to catch the ball, but when I do that the ball hits my pocket and bounces out. :(

I would crouch down and just catch it from there.

[MeTHLax18]

try to pretend that you are catching an egg.
you need to give so the egg doesn't crack.
that is how i was taught.

[Riot]

You're not supposed to catch it mid cradle, but you are supposed to cradle the second you get the ball, right?

[jimd619]

You're not supposed to catch it mid cradle, but you are supposed to cradle the second you get the ball, right?

Riot, cradling is to keep the ball in your pocket so your throw release is smooth. It is also to keep the ball in the pocket to make disloding from stick checks more difficult.

Cradling should have nothing to do with catching unless you have reached for the ball and it is not seated in your pocket. If you develop soft hands, then your quickstick can be that much more accurate and quick.

Someone said it above, best way to learn to catch is to catch one-handed, using upper hand only.

[spenny]

having a giant bag in your pocket can also force you to cradle to get the ball into the right place for shooting or passing.

[WHEELAX2]

what does a ball do when it hits a wall? It bounces off.. The wall does not give.. That's pretty much what happens when you try to catch a ball by just leaving your stick stationary... I will agree with everyone else that you must never "snatch" or cradle as the ball comes into your stick.. if you take your eye off the ball for just a second, it will bounce off the sidewall... When you go to catch a ball.. you should put the head of the stick slightly forward of your hands.. that is, you should point the head of the stick toward the target .. at this type of angle / as the ball comes into your stick, you should give as if you are catching a raw egg.. your shaft should end up like this.. \

[jimd619]

what does a ball do when it hits a wall? It bounces off.. The wall does not give.. That's pretty much what happens when you try to catch a ball by just leaving your stick stationary... I will agree with everyone else that you must never "snatch" or cradle as the ball comes into your stick.. if you take your eye off the ball for just a second, it will bounce off the sidewall... When you go to catch a ball.. you should put the head of the stick slightly forward of your hands.. that is, you should point the head of the stick toward the target .. at this type of angle / as the ball comes into your stick, you should give as if you are catching a raw egg.. your shaft should end up like this.. \


Wheellax2 is right, you can put the stick "slightly" forward of your hands. But I want to stress slightly. In fact your stick head should be just forward of your ear, and you softly take the ball back to a cradle position. Note, good form dictates that you have turned so if you catch righty, your left shoulder is facing the thrower. So turn, slight forward lean to the stickhead, softly give with your stick back into a cradle position (which is also a throwing position). Catch a well thrown ball properly and you should be able to quick stick it back. But lean your stick too far forward, and it will take to long to get back to a throwing position. Minimum of cradling, soft cradle if anything.

[Keeley28]

When u catch the ball u have to have soft hands meaning let your arms absorb the pass dont let ur pocket absorb the force or the ball will jus pop back out

[AttackSniper#12]

well, when i catch a ball, i spin my stick forward.. it works for me, i dunno if its good or bad tho

[destructivelax]

well, when i catch a ball, i spin my stick forward.. it works for me, i dunno if its good or bad tho
you've played for like a week. if you catch like that in a game, your gonna have major trouble

[AttackSniper#12]

well how should i catch it then?

(sorry for the highjackage)

[destructivelax]

well how should i catch it then?

(sorry for the highjackage)
use soft hands give with the ball

[DO IT BIG]

when you use soft hands and give with the ball...your stick head should end up just behind your shoulder, which is the position to pass, cradle, or shoot. When you snap at the ball, you end up with your stick head infront of your body. This means you have to take an extra second to bring it behind your shoulder to the throwing position. When you snap its also not as protected while its in front of your body. Absorbing the pass instead of snapping saves time which is important with pressure on.

Hope that helps.

P.S.- A tip with having soft hands...when your trying to absorb the ball, make sure you twist with your waist and move your arms back, rather than bending your wrists by themselves. It will help the ball stay down in the pocket.

[PNWlax]

What about bad passes? I often have to snap at those. If the pass is where it is supposed to be soft hands are no problem.