Holding arms in front of the body, with elbows extended and palms up, until the ball makes contact is a characteristic of which stage of catching?
A) stage 1
B) stage 2
C) stage 3
D) stage 4
E) stage 5

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Stage 1 of catching involves the catcher holding their arms in front of the body, with elbows extended and palms up, until the ball makes contact. This stage is characterized by a lack of preparatory movements and the catcher often traps the ball against the chest.

Holding Arms in Front of the Body, with Elbows Extended