10 TIPS FOR TRYOUTS

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What to Do and Not to Do When Trying to Make the Team This Spring

   Ready to try out for the team you want to play for? Try-outs are tough, and you will probably feel a lot of pressure, but you want to do your best with all those coaches watching and evaluating the different aspects of your game.
   Here are some Do's and Don'ts that you should practice to be sure of doing your best at the try-outs:

DO's

1.  Do be sure you know when all the try-outs are held, and how many sessions you are required to attend.
Plan to attend as many as possible, so that you become familiar to the coaches. The better they know you, they better your chances.

2.  Do be sure you work out several days before the first try-out, getting your arm loose and your glove loosened up.
Too many kids go out the first day of try-outs having not prepared, and they wonder why they can't throw straight or catch a grounder. You have to get your body loose and ready before the first try-out. Don't take that brand new glove. It's better to use your old soft mitt until the new one breaks in.

DON'T's

1.  Don't arrive late to try-outs with some excuse.
Not a good way to make a first impression on a coach. Make sure your parents get you there early.

2.  Don't talk too much when you should be listening or just concentrating on the drill.
Kids who talk too much in try-outs tend to talk too much in practice, and coaches don't appreciate having to compete with a player for attention. Keep your mouth quiet and your focus on your game.
 

For 3 more 'Do's' and 3 more 'Don't's' be sure to pick up a copy of the January/February 2012 issue of Junior Baseball. Click here to purchase now.

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