Try-outs

when in try- outs always hustle when your running, if you miss a groundball huslte after it, I know you probably didn't want to hear this but if your coach is anything like mine he appreciates hustle at all times

what helped me make the HS team this year(im a freshman in high school)was as mentioned running everything out.Not making any excuses whatsoever(sun in my eyes wont work)and throwing with authority hitting the person right in the chest.

Thanks, guys! I do these things habitually, (the only way to play is the right way), but in the skills area, how can I develop my natural abilities into more refined skill?

Lots of reps.

lots of correct reps

depending on your position, take as many grounders a day as you can,or pop flies,etc

Thanks for all your help guys.

get friendly with the coach. . .

jk, hustle, practice your swing, fielding, drills for things like footwork and coordination, just practice baseball related activities as much as possible

Above all I can say,Look smooth doing it.Dont make it look like its your first time to ever do it,act like you belong there

thanks

One thing nobody mentioned is don't be that guy in the back of the pack who's all shy and doesn't have a partner. Get out there do some talking and play hard. If there's partner drills make sure you have a solid partner to play with. You want to stand out in a good way, not the quiet shy type way.

Yeah I just had a try out, which I made the team. But their was 8 returning players, only knew 2 of them, but I talked with them as if I had been on the team all along.

Try to be a help to the team no matter what and not a liability. Work hard,hustle practice, and lift weights!!!

all great advice from everyone!

so did you make the team yankeeclipper?

We don't have tryouts here in MN til March, but I'm gonna make the team hands down, if i have anything to say about it.

I've got another 2 cents for ya:
When the coach(es) are talking during/before/after the tryout, don't talk while they are talking...
Thats an easy way to get cut, even if you are good.

Happy New Year Guys!