You also need to know where the spotter ism and how the flyer is doing. Both bases can try counting together quietly while locking eyes to insure communication. Bases should crouch a little and then throw her to further her height in the air. Both bases need to work together to get the flyer down safely. If there is a poor connection between the two bases, the flyer will not come down evenly or gently.
Communication is the key.
There can simply be a 2 second wait. Never take your eyes away from the flyer. I usually grabbed the butt to get her up and then hold on to her ankles. Don't be afraid when cradling, sure every once in a while a flyer will come down wrong and kick you in the face, but that doesn't normally happen. You should tighten all your muscles and keep your balance.