Baseball
Find someone to play catch with near you
Catch is the original two-person game: one ball, two gloves, any patch of grass. The only hard part is finding the other person when you want to throw. That is what CatchBuddy was first built for, and it is still the simplest game to post.
What a session looks like
Start close and easy, then back up as arms loosen — that is long toss. Mix in grounders, pop flies and one-hop throws to make it fielding practice. Twenty to thirty minutes is a normal session; you do not need a diamond, a team, or a schedule.
Where to play
- Any open grass in a public park. Give yourself room so an overthrow does not reach anyone.
- A backstop or fence behind the catcher helps if one of you is pitching.
- Avoid throwing toward the sun late in the day — the person catching cannot see the ball.
What to bring
- A glove each and a ball. If you have a spare glove, say so when you post; CatchBuddy lets you mark whether you have a ball and gloves or need them.
- A softer ball for younger or newer players.
- Sunglasses or a cap for fly balls.
Playing with kids
Catch is a common first post for parents and younger players. Anyone under 18 signs up with a parent or guardian's email and their games go to that parent for approval; games are at public parks, and every player has a rating history. Read the safety guidelines before your first meetup.
How CatchBuddy helps
Post the park, the time, and whether you are bringing the baseball and gloves, and people nearby who play baseball can see it and ask to join. Or browse players near you and invite someone directly. Games are at public parks, messaging stays on the platform, and everyone builds a rating history. Read the safety guidelines before your first meetup.