Here's how to make the most of it.

Success comes with practice and preparation. It's never too early to work towards try-outs, as long as you don't push yourself to the limit or peak too soon. These suggestions may help you approach the process with a positive attitide and prepare yourself in a good light.

With 2 Weeks to Go...

• Work on your aerobic base. This is part of the full pre-season program and two weeks is a minimum.
• Be sport specific. Make sure any exercise you do helps baseball - the required range of motion, tubing rather than free weights, no pointless lifting.
• Throw with a friend. Loosen up, get the feel of the glove, the bat, your cleats.
• First mechanical check-up. Look for equipment that needs repair or is now undersized. You can't show up with excuses at the tryout.
• Smell the grass. Especially if you haven't played at this level or on this field before. If you can, find time to workout at the try-out field - even if it's just to jog the warning track. And bring your friend or parent for some light toss. A non-strenuous first experience, helps you get comfortable with your new surroundings, and adjust to the (possibly) bigger diamond.
• Quick reflex activities. (No, not video games.) To get your reaction time to peak, work on reflexes, on the SoloBall drills for your position, 3 times a week, up to 20 minutes each, including
• Hitting mechanics - using a mirror, dry swings, tai-chi.
• Throwing mechanics - mirror, tai-chi and the light-heavy pyramid technique for pitchers.
• Fielding mechanics - sharpen speed and reflexes, off a wall or with a friend.
• Mental Prep: Every second day, for 10-15 minutes, review a specific baseball situation in your mind - i.e. double play, squeeze bunt, etc.  When you come to try-outs your mind will be in baseball mode, and your body can relax and let the fast-twitch muscle memory take over.