Do your best to catch the ball out in front of you. Don’t keep your hand level—you always want to catch with your hand facing upwards. [4] X Expert Source Haley SnyderSoftball Player Expert Interview. 23 June 2021.

Try to keep your arm extended out in front of you. This way, if the ball moves, you’ll have time to correct yourself. [5] X Expert Source Haley SnyderSoftball Player Expert Interview. 23 June 2021.

Make sure that you’re not catching the ball in the palm of your hand, as this can be painful. Instead, you should feel like the ball is hitting the end of your middle index fingers as you catch it. [8] X Expert Source Haley SnyderSoftball Player Expert Interview. 23 June 2021.