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Because of the uneven nature of the outfield, ground balls will tend to bounce unexpectedly, making them difficult to predict. Most outfielders are instructed to "Trap" the ball rather than catching it with a glove. Trapping the ball gives you a lot larger surface to stop the ball.
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