Article: When you are playing catch it's important that your glove be held in front of your chest.  Don't hold your glove with the pocket facing you or with the fingers pointing toward the ground. If you try to catch a ball like that, it could bounce up and hit you in the face. Don't hold your glove vertically, because if you don’t have a good grip on the ball it might  pop out of your glove right after you’ve caught it. Hold the glove wide open so that there is room for the ball to land. If your glove is even partially closed, the ball may hit the outside of the glove and fall to the ground instead of landing inside. If you are playing catch, the best position to be in is the “ready position,” with your knees slightly bent and your torso leaning slightly forward on the balls of your feet. This allows you to shuffle in any direction to catch a ball not headed straight for you.   Keeping your feet too close together could cause you to trip or make it harder to get a good jump on a ball hit far away from you. Keep your eyes open. Softballs, contrary to what the name suggests, can be painful if they hit you. Keep your glove in the ready position to catch a stray ball coming your way. The best way to practice catching is simply to play catch. Practice throwing and catching in the ready position. Concentrate on holding your glove the right way.   To start, have balls thrown toward your chest. This is the most basic catching practice and will help you to warm up. Squeeze the ball in your glove every time you make a catch to keep it from bouncing out of the glove. Use your throwing hand to trap the ball inside as soon as it enters the glove. Have your partner throw balls slowly to start before making stronger throws. This will help you get used to the contact and grip necessary to catch the ball. A grounder is a ball hit or thrown that rolls or bounces along the ground. You catch them with a different method than balls in the air.  Get in the ready position, but instead of holding your glove to your chest, hold it near the ground. The tips of the fingers should touch the dirt or grass to prevent the ball from rolling under the glove.  Be ready to move to either side, as rocks or tufts of grass can cause the ball to make a sudden change in direction. Although your glove should be open toward the ball with the fingertips touching the ground, don’t hold it so that the ball could bounce up and hit you in the face. Keep it at a slight angle to prevent this.  Stand up after catching a grounder to make a throw. Don’t try to make a throw from your position near the ground. A pop-fly is a ball hit high in the air above the infield or shallow outfield.   Hold your glove near your face. Move under the ball. If you need to back up, don't run backwards, because you could trip and fall. Instead turn your body so that you can run back sideways while looking up at the ball. Position yourself so that you don't have to reach out to catch the ball. Stand directly beneath it so that you catch it near your face. Reaching for it will increase the likelihood that the ball will bounce off or out of your glove. If necessary, block out the sun or field lights with your glove to help you see before making the catch. Bring the glove back to your chest before grabbing the ball with your throwing hand. This will help you realign your body into the proper throwing position.
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Hold your glove properly. Get in the ready position. Play catch whenever you can. Learn to catch grounders. Learn how to catch pop-flies.
Article: Shorter cuttings sometimes have trouble taking root, and longer cuttings can be difficult to stabilize. At 12–18 in (30–46 cm), your plant will be most likely to stay upright in the pot long enough to take root. If your limb tip has 2 or more growing points, you'll likely get a more compact plant that's more suited for a container, but you can also grow a new plumeria from a branch with one growing point. This will likely result in a taller plant that's more suited for outdoor growth. Leaves draw moisture from your plant, so removing the largest ones from the bottom of the limb will help your cutting retain more water. Pinch the leaf near the base and twist until it separates from the limb. You don’t have to remove the leaves at the very tip of the cutting. Before you attempt to root the cutting, place the stick in a dark, dry place. During this time, the cut will begin to seal, making your cutting less prone to rot when you plant it. If you're in a hurry, place the cut end of the limb directly into dry sand and leave it there for 3 days. Measure 4 in (10 cm) from the cut edge of your limb with a ruler, then use a sharp knife to gently score the bark. This will help you know how deep to plant your cutting. If you don’t want to cut into your limb, mark the spot with a permanent marker. A rooting hormone is a chemical which encourages a plant to start growing roots, and you can find it at most garden stores. Dipping the cutting in the water first will help the hormone adhere to the limb. Don’t use treated water. For best results, use filtered or bottled water, rather than tap water. This mixture will allow for ideal drainage for your plumeria tree, which is especially important while the plant is rooting. Leave about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top of the pot rim, where you’ll add a layer of pea gravel after you plant your cutting.  Make sure the pot you're using has holes in the bottom for water drainage. The larger the pot you choose, the larger your plumeria can grow. A planter that's at least 5 US gal (19 L) should give the plant ample room to develop for the first few years. If the plant is healthy, you will probably need to move it into a 15 US gal (57 L) in a few years. Using the mark you made earlier as a guideline, push the stick down into the perlite and peat mixture. Try to do this in one smooth motion so you don’t wipe away the rooting hormone. Spread the gravel out so it’s an even layer, then press it down firmly into the soil. This will help stabilize your cutting, and it will also prevent standing water on the surface of your soil. You can purchase pea gravel wherever you buy your other gardening supplies. Plumeria doesn’t like over-watering, but you should start off by soaking the soil thoroughly. Once the soil is saturated, you won’t need to water the plant again until the soil dries out completely. Over-watering is one of the primary causes of an unhealthy plumeria plant, as it can lead to root rot. You shouldn’t need to water your plant more than once a week, except during the hottest parts of the year. Plumeria is a tropical plant that likes a lot of sunlight and warmth. Find a sunny spot on a deck or near a window, and your plumeria should thrive.  It should take a few weeks for your plumeria to establish roots. Do not pull on it to test the root development; instead, watch for the plant to show signs of leaf growth.  Once you have an established plumeria plant, you will need to re-acclimate it to the sunlight after a dormant winter in the shade; otherwise, the plant can get sunburned. Put the plant in an area with partial sun, then gradually move it into the full sun as it grows more tolerant.
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Choose cuttings that are 12–18 in (30–46 cm) in length. Remove the biggest leaves from the cutting. Let the cutting dry for about a week. Mark the cutting about 4 in (10 cm) from the bottom. Dip the new cutting into water, then rooting hormone. Fill a large planter with 2 parts perlite and 1 part peat or potting soil. Plant the cutting about 4 in (10 cm) into the soil. Fill the pot the rest of the way with pea gravel. Pour water into the pot until it drains through the holes. Place the pot where it will get 6-8 hours of sunlight a day.