Tryouts

Put all the kids at SS and hit them ground balls and have them throw to first. Just look at how they approach the ball and field it athrow it. You will learn a lot as to who cant't play. Way back when I cut those players on the first day(sounds mean but you just do what u have to do) today i am sure you would not be able to cut them on the first day but that initial hitting of ground balls will give you a good idea and go from there.

PatrickW
Was wondering the age group your looking to tryout?

legends

great question !

The age group, at least to me, would dictate what you do

Thanks TR

Exactly!

I am talking about HS kids, 9-12th grades.

Thanks!!

I divide my kids into 3 groups: 1. infielders, 2. outfielders, 3. infielders or outfielders (depending on what I have the most of)
Coaches cover one of three stations.

Throwing (outside) -Long toss and from RF or SS depending

Fielding (in or out) - Fungo fielding and fielding drill reaction

Hitting (cage)- pitching machine throwing strikes. Evaluated on hard hit, swing and miss, and form.

Each station is 20 minutes and the coach stays at that station to evaluate each player on a 1-5 score. After that time pitchers and catchers work out. Coaches will rotate to a new station each day for 3 days. After 3 days we compare scores and discuss the borderlines and assess if more looks are needed for particular kids. We make initial cuts after that and then have intersquads for the next 2 days after which we make final decisions.