Round 1 of tryouts is to assess the foundational skills of a player.

The format is as follows:

40-Yd Dash 

• Each player will have 2 opportunities to run a timed 40-yd dash.

Infield 

• Each player will receive 4-8 ground balls hit at them, to their left, and to their right. 
• Players will be evaluated based on abilities, including: 
  • Footwork and hands
  • Proper throwing technique/body control 
  • Quickness/Lateral movements 
  • Arm strength

Outfield  

• Each player will receive 4-8 fly balls (from a machine to give consistency) at them, to their left/right, in front of them, and over their head. 
• Players will be evaluated based on abilities, including: 
  • Fly ball judgement 
  • Range to front, left, right and back 
  • Catching the ball

Radar Gun  

• Each player will have the opportunity to throw 5 times at a radar gun. 
• Players will have the opportunity to stretch and warm-up before this station.

Hitting 

• Each player will receive between 8-12 underhand tosses from a coach. 
• Players will be evaluated based on abilities, including:
  • Overall swing mechanics 
  • Ability to make solid contact 
  • Exit Velocity (the speed the ball leaves the player’s bat) measured by a radar gun 
• Each player will receive between 8-12 overhand pitches from a coach, at an age-appropriate speed. 
• Players will be evaluated based on abilities, including: 
  • Overall swing mechanics 
  • Ability to make solid contact 
  • Power