a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection, thats what inflammation means, if you feel these you need to go to a docter
Most people when they are about to catch a ball they have there hand ready but soft, try having your hand ready but at a angle and when you catch it tighten your hand mucsles as fast as you can, you will feel less sting