AI Tutor
Have you ever tried to catch a ball by hugging it against your chest, only for it to bounce right off and hit the ground?
Catching with your hands instead of your body gives you full control every single time.

Step 1: Ready Stance and Eye Tracking

To get ready, bend your knees slightly and keep your feet shoulder-width apart so you can move in any direction.
Eye tracking means watching the ball from the exact second it leaves your partner's fingertips until it lands securely in your hands.
Now that your eyes are locked on the target, how should you shape your fingers before the ball arrives?

Step 2: Shape Your Ready Hands

If the ball is flying above your waist, point your fingers up and bring your thumbs together to make a diamond shape window.
If the ball is below your waist, point your fingers down and bring your pinkies together to create an open basket.
What stops the ball from stinging your palms or bouncing away once it reaches your fingers?

Step 3: Absorbing with Soft Hands