Well, I played that game a few times and I started running even before he threw the ball and I got the ball about 50% of the time, I dont know what is happening to you Mess. Sometimes stealing isn't the only option though. And the computer steals from me allot to, if there is a difficulty for the computer, see what it is on so you can change it to easier, I never changed it, I don't even know if there is one. Good luck Mess.