If you have to play the bounce, slow down while keeping your body and glove in front of the ball. That way, if you don't catch it cleanly, you can knock it down. It will be easier to handle. And going out on a ball Most major leaguers will tell you the most difficult fly ball to catch is the one smacked over your head. Inexperienced outfielders often start backpedaling on that ball, which is the worst thing they can do.
Outfielders tangle themselves on that play when they start off on the wrong foot.
If a ball is hit over your right shoulder, drop step back with your right foot. Cross over with your left foot and stay angled sideways as you go back. If it is hit over your left shoulder, do the reverse. You have to catch grounders, too With runners on, outfielders should charge ground balls as aggressively as infielders do. They must catch the ball in a position that allows them to unleash a good throw.