How to Catch a Ball at Your Next Baseball Game

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Next time someone takes you out to the ball game, score yourself a Major League baseball with these winning tips.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A seat in foul or home run territory
Batters' home run history
A glove
An aisle seat

Step 1: Get the right seat

To increase your chances of catching a foul ball, get a seat in the second-level loge, either behind home plate or near the foul poles—they're the poles attached to the outfield fence at the ends of both foul lines. To catch a home run, sit behind the outfield.

Tip: An aisle seat provides maximum movement.

Step 2: Do your homework

If you're going to be sitting in the outfield, learn where individual hitters are more likely to send a home run ball. There are web sites that can provide this insider info.

Step 3: Go early

Arrive at the stadium in time for batting practice, when you might be able to catch errant balls. Some teams also engage in a fast-paced fielding warm-up known as "pepper," which provides another great opportunity. Most stadiums open an hour or two before the game.

Tip: Don't let your guard down! Many times a player hits one ball right after another into the seats during batting practice.

Step 4: Keep your glove on

Keep your glove on whenever a batter is up.

Step 5: Stay on your toes

Take every opportunity to be on your feet so you have a jump start on balls. Just take care not to annoy the folks sitting behind you!

Step 6: Pay attention

Pay attention to the pitches. Balls are mostly fouled off fastballs and curveballs, and are more likely to occur when a batter is behind in the count.

Step 7: Adjust for lefties

If you're in a position to move around the stadium, head toward right field when a left-hander is at bat; balls tend to sail in the opposite direction of the batter's stance.

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Category:

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• recreation
• sports
• baseball
• ballgame
• catching
• fly
• attending
• base
• stadium

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More fun to sit behind home next to the drunk chick flashing the pitcher.

[SJSDOGS]

That was one expensive ball lol

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That's a lot of money for a ball, lol!

[MrMuscleman66]

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[brian9827]

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