Catching tips

For all new parents.It is important to teach young girls the right mechanics of hitting,throwing and catching right away.Bad habits are hard to break! Catching is a classic place for girls to get bad habits.They have to be taught to get the mit up like waving Hi to someone when catching.They could be injured if they catch with the palm up above the waist,

Buy a tennis ball and go out to play catch .Throw the ball (not real hard) at her to show it does not hurt.Then instruct them to catch mit up above the waist.When they are comfortable with it ,you can make a switch to a soft softball.