When a ball is thrown below the waist, the hand posture is reversed: the pinkie fingers of both hands touch, with thumbs facing outward, forming a basket to collect the ball. This is known as "catching a ball deep downfield." Deep downfield passes are usually aimed at reaching targets such as basketball players or runners who can make use of the ball's extra velocity. Catching a pass deep downfield requires different techniques than catching a short pass or running with the ball. With a deep pass, you need space and time to set up before you can attempt to catch it. So you'll want to find an open area away from opponents where you can safely make your way toward the field. Once there, you must locate the right angle at which to throw the ball so that it will have enough distance to reach its target. Only after all this has been accomplished can you try to catch the ball. If you do manage to catch the ball with proper technique, you have several options for further development. You can either run with it yourself if there is anyone close by who can take advantage of your forward momentum (for example, a teammate), you can drop back to give yourself more time and space to operate in if you are being covered by opposing defenders, or you can look for someone else to pass the ball to.