Unable to catch axolotl in bucket.

On the Xbox, the first player on split screen is unable to catch axolotls in a bucket. The axolotl moves, like it went in the bucket and immediately back out again, but I can't get it in the bucket. The second player and third player can do so easily, but not the first player. I switched profiles and tried again. If I am first player, I can't catch the axolotl. If I am second or third player, I can.