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What’s a basket catch?

Retry Correct Incorrect When a player turns their glove upwards, forming a kind of basket, and catches the ball — usually around their waist — it’s known as a basket catch for obvious reasons. It’s an awkward way to catch a ball.

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What’s a basket catch?

• A catch made around the waist, with the glove facing up
• An easygoing game of catch
• A catch where the player bobbles the ball before securing it
• A leaping catch deep in the outfield