A well-made recruiting video is an essential
tool for high school softball players trying to earn college softball
scholarships. College coaches don’t have the time to see softball recruits in
person. That’s why a good skills video is one of the most important parts of
your online resume. It takes just a few minutes for a recruiting video to show
softball coaches what a high school recruit has to offer. For your skills video
to be effective, you need to know specifically what softball coaches are
looking for. In terms of recruiting videos, every sport is different. For
example, a softball skills video should show skills clips specific to your
position, but doesn’t require any in-game footage.
If you follow these guidelines and create a
standout recruiting video, you’re taking the first step toward earning a
softball scholarship.
How to Film:
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A tripod is highly
recommended.
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Ideally station the
camera 5 feet off the ground.
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The camera view should
not be obstructed (backstop or fence).
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Do not move the camera
back and forth. Get the angle from a wide view if
necessary.
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Focus on the player
being taped so that they are clear and in focus, but not too close!
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Skills footage
only. Do not send game footage
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You only need to send
footage of yourself playing your primary position. If you are not sure what
position you will play in college and you film yourself playing multiple
positions, cut all the numbers below in half.
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Dress in spikes, pants
or shorts, a tucked in shirt and helmet when hitting. (A uniform is preferred – NO cut-off shirts).
Position Specific
Inclusions:
Hitting:
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The pitcher should throw
batting practice type fastballs OR use a pitching machine.
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Footage should be filmed
either outside on a diamond or in a cage.
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With camera angle behind
the catcher area film
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30 swings
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With camera angle 5 ft.
directly to the right of the plate for right-handed hitters or left of the
plate for left handed hitters.
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15 swings
Base Running:
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Footage should be filmed
either outside on a diamond or in a cage.
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With Camera angle from
3B side of home plate (to show running form)
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Take a swing and run
through 1B.
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Take a swing and run for
home run. (Sliding into home is optional).
Pitchers:
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Begin recording these
pitches AFTER a complete warm-up.
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RHP camera angle should
be set up 3 ft. to the right and 5 ft. behind the mound to be able to see ball
movement. LHP should be to the left.
·
We must be able to see
the catcher catch the ball at all times.
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With camera angle
positioned 3 ft. directly behind catcher for half AND from the open side of the
pitcher for half.
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Log 20 varied pitches,
with fastball at least 5 of them.
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Go through each pitch:
Rise, Drop, Curve, etc. (approx. 5-6 each pitch).
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20 mix your pitches,
with fastball being at least 5 of them.
Infielders (SS & 2B)
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Regardless if you are a
SS or 2B, you will need to take your groundballs at SS in order to maximize
range and arm strength.
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With camera angle
positioned 4 ft. to the left of the mound for half AND 4 ft. behind 1B for
half.
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8 Groundballs hit
directly at you
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8 Groundballs hit 8-10
feet to your left.
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8 Ground balls hit 8-10
feet to your right.
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6 Slow Choppers hit
directly at you.
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With camera angle
positioned 2 ft. behind the mound for the first 4 shots AND 4 ft. behind
1B for last 2 shots
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Double plays - 6 Feeds
from the 2B coming across the bag and making the throw to 1B.
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With camera angle
positioned 2ft. behind the mound show fielding from SS position & throw to
the 2B.
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2 ground balls hit
directly at you.
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2 ground balls hit 4 ft.
to your right.
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2 ground balls hit 4 ft.
to your left.
Infielders (3B)
·
With camera angle
positioned 4 ft. to the left of the mound for half AND 4 ft. behind 1B for
half.
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8 Groundballs hit
directly at you.
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8 Groundballs hit
directly to your left.
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6 Groundballs hit
directly to your right/backhand.
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6 Slow Choppers hit
directly at you.
Catchers
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With camera angle 10ft
in front of the catcher
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Framing Pitches (5
pitches on each corner).
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With camera angle
positioned 2 ft. to the left and 5 ft. in front of the mound.
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Blocking Pitches (5
directly in front of you, 5 to your left, 5 to your right).
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With camera angle
positioned 3ft. behind the 2B for half AND 2 ft. behind the catcher for half.
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Pop and Throws to 2B (8
throws).
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With camera angle
positioned 3ft. behind the 3B for 4 throws AND 2 ft. behind the catcher for 2
throws.
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Pop and Throws to 3B (6
throws).
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With camera angle
positioned 3 ft. behind the plate for 2 throws AND 3 ft. to the right of the 1B
for 2 throws.
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Mock Bunts and Throws to
1B (4 balls up the 1B line, 4 balls up the 3B line).
Outfielders
·
For all outfielders,
regardless of whether you are a CF, RF, or LF, you will need to take your
groundballs and fly balls in centerfield.
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With camera angle
positioned halfway between 2B and the mound.
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4 ground balls hit
directly at you and thrown to 2B.
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4 fly balls hit directly
at you and thrown to 2B.
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4 ground balls hit to
your left and thrown to 2B.
·
4 fly balls hit directly
to your left and thrown to 2B.
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4 ground balls hit to
your right and thrown to 2B.
·
4 fly balls hit directly
to your right and thrown to 2B.
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Camera angle should be
positioned directly behind 3B
·
4 ground balls hit
directly at you and thrown to 3B.
·
4 fly balls hit directly
at you and thrown to 3B.
·
4 ground balls hit to
your left and thrown to 3B.
·
4 fly balls hit directly
to your left and thrown to 3B.
·
4 ground balls hit to
your right and thrown to 3B.
·
4 fly balls hit directly
to your right and thrown to 3B.
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Camera angle should be
directly behind the catcher.
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4 ground balls hit
directly at you and thrown to home plate.
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4 fly balls hit directly
at you and thrown to home plate.
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