The way to catch a lacrosse ball is very simple and once you get the hang of it, you can make it your own and change it up. You first need to show your throwing partner or whoever you are recieving a ball from your target. The way you show your target is by showing the head of your stick to your partner so they know where to throw it.
Once the ball is thrown near your stick, you begin to slowly pull back, as if you were catching an egg. This helps to make sure the ball is secure and will not fall out. Once you catch it, bring it right into a cradle, which is taught in earlier blog posts.