Hi Sheafe,
OK. Now lets try this.
Totally separate from retrieving, jus practice "give it to me" command, using non-ball objects.
Have your dog either sit/stand/down in front of you. Bring a toy in front of her and tell her to "take it". When she gets the toy in her mouth, praise and treat. In order to take the treat, she will have to open her mouth and the toy will get dropped. As it drops catch it and say "Thank you! Good girl".
Pretty soon, she will drop the toy when you extend your hand under her mouth. Praise and treat. As she does this most of the times, introduce a command "give it to me". After she masters this, next time when you throw a ball, extend your hand to her saying "give it to me" before she drops the ball on the ground. I think she will actually bring the ball and "give it to you."
Good luck
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