Hit the Dirt

 In baseball there may be a ball hit at a distance that you may not be able to reach while running but there is a way to get to it. In order to get to a ball hit that way you will have to dive. There are steps to follow so you can catch the ball on the dive and not get hurt.

The first step is anticipate where the ball will land. You also have to time when the ball will be passing you. These steps must be done quickly in order to decide whether or not you should dive. For example in the picture above make an observation  on whether or not he followed the following steps above. These steps are important when it comes to catching the ball.

The second step is once you have decided to dive then there is no backing out. If you start to dive just go with it. When players begin to dive then decide to back out they can get hurt. One tip is to keep your head up during the dive because if it is down you can easily get your face in the dirt or grass. That would also cause you to get your eye off the ball which could cause you to miss the ball.

The third and final step is don't be worried that the ball will hit you because it is not likely. With that mentality you will never dive for a ball. Most of the time it either gets passed you or you catch it.

In conclusion, in many baseball situations where you may have to dive for a ball. There is a procedure you must follow in order to catch the ball and not get hurt. If you follow these steps you will do exactly that.

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