This will allow them to have their weight on the balls of their feet and ready to move in any direction. Getting a good jump is a must for every player. By following these simple steps, outfielders can become more prepared to make the routine plays as well as the spectacular ones. Like hitting, fielding doesn't seem to be a great mystery. You spend half of your game fielding and you can stop even the best hitting team dead in their tracks with a good fielding defense.
Communication is a major key to both fielding and teamwork.
When there's a hit, if everyone's communicating, then everyone in the field can keep their eyes on the ball and do their fielding jobs, be it shortstop, centerfield, second base, etc. Get ready as soon as it looks like the pitcher is going to put one in there. Keep knees slightly bent. Always have your glove at the ready. Always keep eyes on the ball.