bas*ket catch
What Is The Definition Of Basket Catch In Baseball?
1. A basket catch in baseball is when the fielder catches a pop fly with their glove, with their palm facing up and their wrist tucked in close to their body usually close to their waist. The fielder will attempt to catch the ball in their large part of their glove, or in the webbing, to help prevent the ball from popping out of the glove.
Example Of How Basket Catch Is Used In Commentary
Jones runs in from deep centerfield and makes a sliding basket catch to stop the Yankees’ rally in the ninth.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Baseball