Physical Fitness Test

[softball007]

What things did your daughters' school test for physical fitness to start the season? We were given a list of specific things (with benchmarks that need to be met) that were new to us so interested how they compare to other programs. Coach/program is established and have their routine while getting the results they want so we are happy they gave a few months to get ready before testing day.

 

[Rolling Hard]

This is college, correct?
Would love to know the benchmarks that need to be met. Squat your weight 10 times? Run a mile under 8 minutes?
What happens if number 1 pitcher fails to bench her weight????

 

[Orange Socks]

I know one coach made them run 20 gasers (100 yards each leg) within a certain time frame. They had to be able to do it in order to "start" games in the fall. This coach was subsequently fired and was a certified nut job. That was the hardest I have heard of. My DD wasn't given any benchmarks or summer work outs.

 

[Cannonball]

What things did your daughters' school test for physical fitness to start the season? We were given a list of specific things (with benchmarks that need to be met) that were new to us so interested how they compare to other programs. Coach/program is established and have their routine while getting the results they want so we are happy they gave a few months to get ready before testing day.

As already asked, is the HS or college? We have a school in our area that does this. They had a new coach who was going to "turn the program around." Their "star" who was really good and I coached her in the summer was told that she had to run a 7-minute mile. In no way could she do that. She was a catcher/1B who hit bombs. It became a joke with the team when this young lady ran her 7-minute mile. (Not close) The coach lost credibility instantly. Now, that school is lucky to get enough out to field a team.

 

[softball007]

As already asked, is the HS or college?

This is the College Softball forum.... Yeah, I am talking NCAA D1.
This team does not joke about their standards-- they have a board with each player's metrics prominently posted. We were shown it during the visit.
Running the mile is on the list, # pushups, pullups, sit-ups, pro shuttle are a few others.

My daughter is one of the purer athletes/workout warriors around but it still has us worried since it is so different.

 

[Rolling Hard]

How many pull ups?
My guess is half of the top 10 pitchers in the country could not run a 7 minute mile or do more than 2 pull ups.

 

[Strike2]

DD's school put players through a series of sprints, shuttle runs, and stair climbs that quickly identified those who weren't ready. One freshman couldn't get through it, never practiced, and left mid-way through the semester. Morning workouts were no joke. Some of the stuff I felt was a season-ending injury waiting to happen. DD sometimes talked about people throwing up...usually those who didn't exercise good judgement about what they ate prior to a workout. Despite all that, most everyone got through it in one piece, including those who looked less than athletic.

If your kid is a legit "workout warrior", I can't imagine that she'll have much trouble.

 

[softball007]

How many pull ups?
My guess is half of the top 10 pitchers in the country could not run a 7 minute mile or do more than 2 pull ups.

3 was the fewest pull-ups on the team board with several 15+.
8 minutes is the maximum allowed mile time to be on the roster but several girls had 5:15 -5:59.
This team is built for speed -- definitely one of the quickest teams in the country. So lots of 20 yd timings too.

I know for sure that the top HS pitcher in the country can run a 6:30 mile.

 

[Cannonball]

This is the College Softball forum.... Yeah, I am talking NCAA D1.
This team does not joke about their standards-- they have a board with each player's metrics prominently posted. We were shown it during the visit.
Running the mile is on the list, # pushups, pullups, sit-ups, pro shuttle are a few others.

My daughter is one of the purer athletes/workout warriors around but it still has us worried since it is so different.

I read all posts by looking at "New Posts." I didn't notice that it was in the College Softball Forum.

 

[Gambler Bob]

3 was the fewest pull-ups on the team board with several 15+.
8 minutes is the maximum allowed mile time to be on the roster but several girls had 5:15 -5:59.
This team is built for speed -- definitely one of the quickest teams in the country. So lots of 20 yd timings too.

I know for sure that the top HS pitcher in the country can run a 6:30 mile.

15+ pullups is really good for any human, male or female. That is pretty impressive to me. I would feel confident saying that less than 1% of females can do 15 pullups.