When a fielder keeps her thumbs together, and catches the ball in front of her chin,
A) she is fielding a ground ball.
B) she is fielding a high fly ball.
C) a foul ball is called by the umpire.
D) the batter is entitled to request a replay.
E) she is out of position.

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When a fielder keeps her thumbs together and catches the ball in front of her chin, she is employing a technique used for fielding a high fly ball. This technique helps to prevent the ball from slipping through the hands.

When a Fielder Keeps Her Thumbs Together, and Catches the Ball