Lamar HS Softball Tryout Template

HITTING FOR AVERAGE20 pitches

Ground balls that do not leave infield yield 0 pts. Pop Flies that do not exceed outfield cones 0 pts. Missed Swing results in a loss of pitch and yield 0 pts. Balls hit into fall territory down the lines yield 0 pts.

20 Points Possible

HITTING FOR POWER Will be determined by the total number of balls exceeding the outfield cones

or the outfield fence.20 Points Possible

SPEEDHome-to-First Times with the better of two trials used.< 2.8 seconds = 10 pts.< 2.9 seconds = 8 pts.< 3.0 seconds = 6 pts.< 3.2 seconds = 4 pts.< 3.4 seconds = 2 pts.< 3.6 seconds = 0 pts.

Home-to-Home Times with the better of two trials used.< 13 seconds = 10 pts.< 14 seconds = 8 pts.< 16 seconds = 6 pts.< 18 seconds = 4 pts.< 19 seconds = 2 pts.< 20 seconds = 0 pts.

10 Points Possible

FIELDING (Infield) from the SS area20 Balls

5 Direct5 Right5 Left5 Misc.

In order to get points for each, the players must cleanly field the ball and successfully make an accurate throw to 1st base.

20 Points Possible

FIELDING (Outfield) from the CF area20 Balls

5 Direct5 Right5 Left5 Ground Balls

In order to get points for each, the player must cleanly field the ball and successfully hit the cutoff person.

20 Points Possible

THROWING STRENGTHCones will be placed at different distances: 5, 10, 15, and 20 pt. cones. Individuals must make a throw that surpasses each cone area on at least one hop to attain a point value. The ball must also land within a reasonable proximity to each cone of value. We will score the best of 5 throws with good throwing form.

20 Points Possible

THROWING ACCURACY10 throws are to be made from a designated area to the receiver standing at second base. The ball must hit the receiver in a position to make a tag, without her having to leave the base to catch the ball. No more than one bounce is allowed. (Catchers will be asked to do this drill again with throws to 2nd from home plate.)

10 Points Possible