Step 3: Tracking the Ball
Depending on where the ball is hit and to which side you will drop-step, this is how you track the ball.  If the ball is hit to your left, you run to your left.  If the ball is hit to your right, you run to the right.  If the ball is hit shallow and in front of you, charge in as fast as you can to get to it.  It is important not to overrun the ball, meaning to run too fast and pass the ball.  Also, when running, DO NOT run with your glove up in the air to chase the ball.  Run in the frontal plane along the anteroposterior axis with your arms pumping quickly with your eye on the ball.

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