There are lots of different techniques to being a catcher. This little girl has found the cutest possible way to play the position.
Honestly can't stop laughing at how my 7-year-old niece plays catcher like an armadillo avoiding a predator pic.twitter.com/JBHrr6KbFz
— Adam Smoot, Tbh. (@adamsmoot) April 26, 2017
Uploaded by her uncle, Adam Smoot characterized his niece’s style perfectly.
“Honestly can't stop laughing at how my 7-year-old niece plays catcher like an armadillo avoiding a predator.”
Can’t blame this kid the slightest bit. Being hit with a ball sucks, and if you’re not very confident in your ability to catch the ball then it’s frightening. Smart move to find your own path to playing the position. Now, let’s compare to an actual armadillo.
Yup, it’s spot-on.