1  Fingers spread, firmly holding ball in the carry position.


2  Turn fingers to pointing downwards with arms drawn back to side opposite target and ball still in 6 o’clock position.


3  Commence passing action with foot farthest from target forward.( allows for the upper body to rotate and face the Catcher)


4  Shoulders, arms and hips rotating towards target. All should be relaxed.


5  Foot closest to target stepping towards target.


6  Eyes remain on target while arms and hands travel across body directing ball to target. Use wrist and fingers (snap) on release of ball.


7  Follow through with hands and arms on release of ball. After release fingers should be pointing towards target.


8  Try to have the ball travel through the air in the

    6 o’clock position with target between waist

    and chest and slightly in front of receiver.

 

Passing (Orthodox)

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