TRYOUT PROCESS

 

 

 

GENERAL TRYOUT PROCESS

Players are judged on their Infield, Outfield and Batting skill.  See the details for how each skill is judged. 

 

Judges are volunteers.  Judges may not judge for an age group they have a child in.

 

PITCHER/CATCHER TRYOUT PROCESS

Pitcher and catcher tryouts are used to insure those positions are filled on the top teams.  The pitcher and catcher tryouts do not affect the general scores and are not required.  Players not skilled at the pitcher or catcher positions or players requesting to play down to lower team do not benefit from participating in the pitcher/catcher tryouts.   See the details for how each skill is judged.

 

The judges are professional umpires.  

 

SCORE TABULATION

Scores are entered to 2 different computers by 2 different individuals then cross checked to verify accuracy. 

 

 

 

INFIELD SCORING GUIDE

 

 

 

FIELDING

THROWING

 

 

 

 

Score
Skill Description

Score

Skill Description

 

 

 

 

5

Excellent For Age Group

Feet Apart, Good Balance

Body Centered In Front Of Ball

Low Stance, Bent At Waist And Knees

Hands Low And Moving Under Ball

Quick Preparation For Throw

 

5

Excellent For Age Group

Body Positioned To Align With Target

Hop Or Single Step To Release

“L” Or Short Cocking Of Arm

Strong Flat Throw For Age Group

Very Good Accuracy

4

Almost A 5 But:

One Fielding Attribute Sub Par Or

Not All Balls Fielded Cleanly

 

4

Almost A 5 But:

Less Pace To Throw Or

Less Accuracy

3

Average For Age Group

May Be A Good Fielder But Clearly Distinguishable From A “5” Due To Form Or Results

Occasional Missed Ball

 

3

Average For Age Group

May Have Good Throws But Clearly Distinguishable From A “5” Due To Form Or Results

Longer Preparation / Footwork

2

Below Average For Age Group

Reasonable Results But Evident Form Flaws

 

2

Below Average For Age Group

Evident Form Flaws Or

Weak Throw Or Accuracy For Age Group

1

Significantly Below Age Group

Poor Balance Or Upright

Hands Not Down Under Ball

Many Missed Balls

1

Significantly Below Age Group

Very Weak Throw

Poor Accuracy

 

 

Balls Fielded From Approximate Shortstop Position And Thrown To 1st Base

Five Chances, 1 Straight On, 2 Moving To Left, 2 Moving To Right

1 Score For Each Skill At Each Rotation

2 Rotations Per Day, 2 Judges

Each Player Earns 16 Scores, 80 Points Maximum

 

 

 

OUTFIELD SCORING GUIDE

 

 

 

FIELDING

THROWING

 

 

 

 

Score

Skill Description

Score

Skill Description

 

 

 

 

5

Excellent For Age Group

Feet Apart, Good Balance

Body Centered Under Ball

Hands Above Head And

Clean Receipt Of Ball

Smooth Preparation For Throw

5

Excellent For Age Group

Body Positioned To Align With Target

Crow Hop Or Single Step

Short Prep Run

Long Arm Preparation And Strong

Follow-through

Strong Flat Throw For Age Group

Very Good Accuracy

 

4

Almost A 5 But:

One Fielding Attribute Sub Par Or

Not All Balls Fielded Cleanly

 

4

Almost A 5 But:

Less Pace To Throw Or

Less Accuracy

3

Average For Age Group

May Be A Good Fielder But Clearly Distinguishable From A “5” Due To Form Or Results

Occasional Missed Ball

 

3

Average For Age Group

May Have Good Throws But Clearly Distinguishable From A “5” Due To Form Or Results

Longer Preparation / Footwork

2

Below Average For Age Group

Reasonable Results But Evident Form Flaws

 

2

Below Average For Age Group

Evident Form Flaws Or

Weak Throw Or Accuracy For Age Group

1

Significantly Below Age Group

Poor Balance

Not Under Ball Or

Doesn’t Catch Above Head

Many Missed Balls

1

Significantly Below Age Group

Very Weak Throw

Poor Accuracy

 

 

Balls Thrown From Approximate Distance Of Left Field To 2nd Base

Five Chances, 1 Straight On, 2 Moving To Left, 2 Moving To Right (Second Day Change To Moving Front And Back)

1 Score For Each Skill At Each Rotation

2 Rotations Per Day, 2 Judges

Each Player Earns 16 Scores, 80 Points Maximum

 

 

 

BATTING SCORING GUIDE

 

 

 

FORM

CONTACT & POWER

 

 

 

 

Score

Skill Description

Score

Skill Description

 

 

 

 

5

Excellent For Age Group

Feet Shoulder Width Apart And Weight Balanced Or Slightly Over Back Leg

Hands Back & Bat In Good Ready Position

Short Stride

Compact Swing With Hands Moving Quickly To Ball

Good Follow-through And Wrist Roll

Timing Right On For Most Pitches

 

5

Excellent For Age Group

Excellent Contact Most Pitches

Strong Ball Acceleration For Age

Not Required To Be All Line Drives

Can Be Hard Grounders Or Well Hit Flies

4

Almost A 5 But:

Slight Flaws In Some Form Attributes

 

4

Almost A 5 But:

Slightly Less Contact Or Power

3

Average For Age Group

Good Hitter But Clearly Distinguishable From A “5” Due To Form Or Results

One Major Or Several Minor Form Difficulties

 

3

Average For Age Group

May Have Good Contact Or Power But Clearly Distinguishable From A “5” Due Lack Of Consistency

2

Below Average For Age Group

Reasonable Swing But Evident Form Flaws

 

2

Below Average For Age Group

Reasonable Results But Noticeably Less Contact Or Power

1

Significantly Below Age Group

Poor Balance

Major Swing Flaws

1

Significantly Below Age Group

Very Poor Contact

 

 

10 Swings In Batting Cage Each Rotation, 2 Practice, 8 Count

1 Score For Each Skill At Each Rotation

2 Batting Cages, 1 Rotation Each Cage Per Day, 2 Judges Per Cage

Each Player Earns 16 Scores, 80 Points Maximum

 

 

 

PITCHER SCORING GUIDE

 

 

 

STRAIGHT PITCHES

2 PITCHES OVER THE PLATE                                              SCORE 1-5 POINTS

2 PITCHES OUTSIDE CORNER                                            SCORE 1-5 POINTS

2 PITCHES INSIDE CORNER                                                 SCORE 1-5 POINTS

2 PITCHES OVER PLATE                                                      SCORE 1-5 POINTS

 

OPTIONAL PITCH     (14U and above only)

PITCHER’S CHOICE OF PITCH

THROW PITCH 3 TIMES                                                          SCORE 1-5 POINTS

 

SECOND OPTIONAL PITCH     (16U and above only)

PITCHER’S CHOICE OF PITCH

THROW PITCH 3 TIMES                                                          SCORE 1-5 POINTS

 

SPEED

5 PITCHES FOR SPEED                                                        RECORD SPEED

 

FIELDING BUNTS

PITCH BALL

CATCHER ROLLS OUT SIMULATED BUNT

PITCHER FIELDS AND THROWS TO FIRST

3 ATTEMPTS                                                                            SCORE 1-5 POINTS

 

 

 

2 Judges

Each Player Earns 14 Scores, 70 Points Maximum

Sum Points Earned With Speed By Converting To 1/10 Point For Each Mile Per Hour

 

 

 

CATCHER SCORING GUIDE

 

 

 

BLOCKING

TWO MACHINES

ONE OVER THE PLATE

ONE IN THE DIRT

RANDOMLY FEED MACHINES UNTIL 5 HAVE GONE IN THE DIRT

(10U only use in the dirt machine 5 times)

EACH BLOCKED PITCH IS FIELDED AND THROWN TO FIRST BASE

SCORE 1-5 POINTS FOR EACH BLOCK & THROW

 

FIELDING BUNTS

BATTER SQUARES AS IF TO BUNT

BALL ROLLED OUT TO SIMULATE BUNT

CATCHER FIELDS BUNT AND THROWS TO FIRST

3 TRIES WITH DIFFERENT BUNT LOCATIONS

SCORE 1-5 POINTS FOR EACH FIELDED BUNT & THROW

 

THROWS TO SECOND

BALL PITCHED FROM MACHINE WITH BATTER IN BOX

3 PITCHES CAUGHT AND THROWN TO SECOND

ONE BATTER SWINGS

ONE BATTER FAKE BUNTS

ONE BATTER SWINGS

SCORE 1-5 POINTS FOR EACH CATCH & THROW

 

 

 

2 Judges

Each Player Earns 22 Scores, 110 Points Maximum

 

 

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