Picking up the ball

approach the ball in a low, strong and stable position
position above the ball side-on, straddling the ball with one foot to the front and the other behind
sink at the hips and bend at the knees
keep their head up in the neutral position
steady the ball with the front hand and scoop it up with the back hand
bring the ball into the chest
be ready to move/play the ball/take contact on pick up