How do you measure up?

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Minimum Standards to Tryout for the 2008 Olympic Team

Infielders/Outfielders (Must meet each of the following)

Bat Speed ? 50 mph (min)
Run Home to 1st ? 2.95 sec. (max)
Throwing Speed ? 55 mph (min)
Run Home to Home ? 12.5 sec. (max)
Push-ups ? 30

Pitchers (Consistent speed for any three of the following)

Fastball ? 63 mph (min)
Riseball ? 60 mph (min)
Change-up ? 45 mph or 18 mph slower than maximum pitch speed
Curveball ? 60 mph (min)
Dropball ? 63 mph (min)

Catchers (Must meet each of the following)

Throw Home to Second ? 2.0 sec. (max)
Throwing Speed ? 55 mph (min)
Run Home to Home ? 12.5 sec. (max)
Bat Speed ? 50 mph (min)
Run Home to 1st ? 2.95 sec. (max)
Push-ups ? 30

 

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And......

You have to be female.

 

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Darn, I was all good up to Johnnies post.

 

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I figure that even if I could get a waiver on the gender, I might have to change a few of the "sec"s to "min"s ;D

 

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Hey Bear... ?just curious, where did you get your info? ?Thanks

 

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I received it in an email this morning from ASA announcing their Olympic Team tryout dates, but you can also find it at: http://www.usasoftball.com/Women/2006TryoutInformation.pdf

 

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Hey, I got that email too. My dd is 12 (there was no age requirement). Think we'll go to the tryout in Texas... ;D

 

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I thought the olympics dropped softball. I remeber my DD sitting all bummed, when she read softball was dropped.

If it is dropped I am boycotting the Olympics TV coverage until it is reinstated.

 

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We get the 2008, but are out as of the 2012...