The "throw" is more important than the "catch"

When fielding a ground ball, it's actually more important to focus on the throw than fielding the ball. I know that sounds counter intuitive. I mean, how can the throw be more important than fielding the ball? You can't throw the ball if you don't field it first.

Here is the premise behind that assertion.

If you boot a ground ball, the batter gets 1B.

If you field a ground ball and throw it away, the batter gets 2B.

So, although fungoes are hit and proper fielding technique is stressed and dissected, the emphasis should actually fall on the proper throwing technique. There is a base at stake.