How do I prepare for baseball?

BaseballBoy27
Mon, 10 Oct 2016 14:03:08 +0000

It is probably unlikely that you would make the team without playing before, but you should definitely give it a shot. How big are you? Are you fast? Are you tall? Which hand would you throw with? These are all questions that would determine where you would most likely play in the field. In the offseason, you should get a glove and throw with someone (maybe your dad or friends). Work on long toss to increase arm strength. Also, work on both infield and outfield footwork. It would be great if someone could give you “short hops”, bouncing the ball just once at your feet, and then you catch it as it bounces up. If you can learn how to bunt consistently, that is another asset you have. When you show up to tryouts, wear baseball pants, an athletic shirt, a cap, and proper footwear (cleats if you’re outside). Also, I don’t know about the helmets with face protection. I don’t think it’s really necessary. I’ve played for ten years, including travel for almost all of that, and I have never seen a baseball player wear a helmet with face protection, and I have never seen anyone hit directly in the face, because when a pitch comes at you, you are supposed to turn and take it in the back, not vulnerable areas like the face or chest, but it’s up to you. Good luck!