·         During the tryout process, the players will be evaluated on the following skills.

1.      Fly Balls:
Evaluators will be watching for:  Proper use of the drop step.  Glove position at the point of the catch.  Position of feet at the time of the catch and also strength and accuracy of the throw after the catch.

2.      Ground Balls:
Evaluators will be watching for:  Fielder’s ready position, glove position with hands low, knees bent, player being on the balls of their feet.  Lateral movement left and right.  Charging in on a bunt and also strength and accuracy of the throw.

3.      Hitting:
Evaluators will be watching for:  Proper fundamentals in hitting such as balance, weight shifts, eye contact and hand speed.  Points will be awarded for types of hits.  Line drives are the highest followed by  ground balls and then fly balls.

4.      Bunting:
Evaluators will be watching for:  Proper balance when squaring up, hand position on the bat, bat position when attempting the bunt.  Ability to place bunts to the left, center and right sides of the infield.

5.      Running time:
Evaluators will be timing the players over both 60 feet and 180 feet.

6.      Sliding:
Evaluators will be watching the player "stealing" and sliding into the base at the same distance of 60 feet.  Evaluators will be grading on acceleration,  position of hands as they are sliding, lying out flat as they finish the slide and ability to do different types of slides..

7.      Throwing:
Evaluators will be watching for:  Proper arm and body mechanics for infield and outfield throwing.  Velocity, accuracy, quick release and control are the key items that evaluators will be grading on.

8.      Attitude:

Evaluators will watch for hustle, support of teammates, dedication, mentoring and respect. This will be one of the most important categories for evaluation.

As with all evaluations there is no perfect way to grade players, so coaches will be allowed personal judgment when going over the scores and deciding on team selection.  Teams will probably carry 12 players for Varsity and 14 for JV.  A 16U ASA program will be offered this summer as a chance to either maintain and develop skills or improve on skills for next year.