Phase 2 - Preparation

The ball is then passed to the player when he/she is ready.  Some players choose to do things with the ball to get in the "groove."  Whether it be dribbling the ball or spinning it.  Some players see it as good luck or as a superstition.  It helps players to relax.

Have the less dominant hand on the side of the ball and the dominant hand on top.  Next, tuck your elbow "into" your side while holding onto the ball.  Now head up, and you are in the preparation phase.

Scientific Terminology:
Next, get in position to catch the ball.  When you catch the ball pronate the right hand and leave the left hand in anatomical positioning.  Have the pronated right hand on the top of the ball as shown above.  The hand should be on the side of the ball.  The phalanges should be horizontally abducted to hold the ball in a comfortable position.

Next, flex both humeroulnar joints, or elbows, to about 90 degrees in position keeping the ball distal to the joint.