How to Be Ready for Softball Tryouts

Putting your softball skills to the test during a tryout for your local school or recreational team can be a trying experience. You may feel anxious as you wonder how you stack up with the other players competing for the same spot you seek. Being ready for softball tryouts requires being prepared physically, working on the fundamentals of the game and practicing as often as possible prior to the tryout.

Instructions

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      Get plenty of rest. Sleep for at least six hours a night in the days leading up to the tryouts, with a goal of getting at least eight hours of sleep to help keep you in good physical and mental shape.

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      Develop good eating habits. Avoid any foods that are considered bad for you, such as fats, processed sugar and stimulants. Eat meals that are high in complex carbohydrates and lean proteins and complex carbohydrates, and feature plenty of fruits and vegetables. Drink six to eight glasses of water a day.

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      Participate in a well-rounded fitness program designed to improve your softball skills. Include cardiovascular exercises such as bicycling, climbing stairs and running as part of your exercise routine to help increase your stamina. Exercise with free weights to strengthen your batting muscles. Use a low weight amount paired with high repetitions.

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      Work out with friends or family members to help you with the fielding aspects of softball. Practice plays that are geared for your chosen position. An infielder should practice fielding ground balls and making throws to the various bases, while an outfielder should work on catching pop flies and hitting the cut-off man. Run different drills daily to keep yourself sharp on all aspects of the game.

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      Hit the batting cage to work on your swing and other aspects of batting. Practice situational hitting, such as hitting behind the runner and drag bunting. Work on specific drills before moving on to free swinging in the cage.

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      Talk to the coaches to find out what they are looking for in their players. Show your interest and talk strategy with them -- it may help get an edge on the field when you are competing against players they don't know.