Every fan in the world of baseball dreams of catching that ball for once. It’s a moment of sheer exhilaration and the chance of getting involved in the game. However, a recent video on Twitter shows the other side of the coin as well. A guy drops three back-to-back catches in a game. He tries to catch the ball but fails.

The crowd in the stadium also gets involved in the entire event. The video is 19 seconds long and has already gathered 14 M views. As the baseball soars and the crowd roars, the man’s three missed chances light up the whole stadium.

The Agony of Almost Making the Catch

In most baseball games, fans wait patiently on the edge of their seat to grab a catch. However, catching the ball requires a combination of many things. The combination of speed, timing, precision, and a bit of luck as well. The man along with his partner worked hard to make sure they at least grabbed one chance.

In this situation, the man fell short in all three areas. As the ball sails into the stand, the baseball fans hold their breath and wait for their moment to complete the catch. Three back-to-back chances go by and the whole stadium enjoys the moment.

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For our unlucky fan, adrenaline rushes as he sets himself to grab the catch. In split seconds, he judges the trajectory, speed, and angle of the ball. However, despite his best efforts, he cannot complete his catch. The crowd also gets involved in the process. They gasped and groaned every time he missed the catch.

Laughter and cheer fill the air as the crowd offers supportive pats on the back. As fans watching from the comfort of home, we underestimate the skill required for catching. Most of the time the ball travels at a good speed and requires good reflexes. Also, the lights sometimes make it difficult to spot the ball as well. The whole incident provided entertainment to everyone around.

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Fan reactions to the hilarious incident

The online fans enjoyed the incident and shared their opinions on the whole. Most of them enjoyed the video, while some criticized the man. As, a whole, the video entertained the online users as well.

One user mentioned how many fans are always in the first row in the fire seats.

Jz4 feels he tried hard to impress his partner.

Another user commented he wouldn’t want to be in his position ever.

One user commented how things do not work on some days.

Currency365 commented three chances in one game are incredible

What would you have done in such a situation? What changes should the fan make in his catching technique? Let us know about your thoughts in the comments below.

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