LOL 57 Special. I also had some catchers gear on to save shins, mask to save teeth, and a cup just in case. They don't call catching "the tools of ignorance" for nothing. I loved catching when I was younger, so this was fun for me in some twisted way. My oldest used to throw a mean knuckleball, but he was never allowed to throw it in a college game. I caught it with a softball first baseman's mitt. It really was a great pitch. My long toss was exacting as you describe it...more of a long catch then put it in the bucket for my son to retrieve. Great minds thinks alike!