Softball

  • Welcome to Raider Softball

    This spring, Scarsdale High School will field two Softball teams:
    • Varsity is for the top softball players, who demonstrate the strongest skills and abilities, regardless of grade-level.
    • JV is for players who need to develop their skills and capabilities to give them the best chance to move up to the Varsity level.
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  • Tryouts
    Tryouts begin on March 17, 2025 and players must have their completed gold card from the school nurse. Information on how to get a gold card will be emailed in February.
     
    Tryouts will take place at either Greenacres Field or in the High School Gyms.  Times will be determined by field availability and weather conditions.   
     
    Each player needs to have a softball glove and pants.  Please bring a bat and a helmet if possible.
     
    Players are expected to be present at all tryout sessions.  Missing sessions will be incorporated into the coach's evaluation of players for the Varsity team.
     
    Tryouts consist of assessments of individual softball skills.  Players will be evaluated based upon a rubric encompassing the following: Speed, footwork, throwing strength, throwing accuracy, fielding, hitting for power, hitting for contact and Softball IQ.  The coaching staff tests the athletes for general athleticism.  Lastly, players are evaluated on their cooperation with other players and their ability to take direction from the coaching staff.
     
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  • Preseason Practice
    A Google calendar will be shared with the team and parents listing the practice and game times and dates.
     
    Changes might have to be made based on field space and weather conditions.
     
    Players must be prepared to practice inside or outside.
     
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  • Regular Season

    Softball is a commitment of about 2.5 hours per day, 6 days a week and occasional Saturday games and competitions.  It is our expectation that athletes will be present for all team tryouts, scrimmages, practices, games and tournaments. 

     

    The regular season ends in late May for both teams. 

    Varsity is then eligible for post-season play.

     
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