My DD's drop ball is really working well... however I am now having difficulty catching it in practice. Inevitably I end up almost breaking my thumb every time I catch one that really moves. I setup normally and track the ball in, but end up with the ball pounding and jamming my thumb and missing the pocket. My DD laughs at me and informs me it may be time for a "professional" catcher.
Is there a trick to it? Or is my daughter right? btw.. I do have a very nice catcher's mitt and wear a padded glove inside... but my thumb is still getting nailed.
Is there a trick to it? Or is my daughter right? btw.. I do have a very nice catcher's mitt and wear a padded glove inside... but my thumb is still getting nailed.