Skill Events
Skills Events
Fun team skills competitions held during the USSSA Texas National Championships.
Events Offered
- Infield Around the Horn
- Team Base Running
- Team Home Run Derby
Event times and exact schedule: TBA and will be communicated to coaches.
Around the Horn
How It Works:
- Each team fields their 4 infielders (3B, SS, 2B, 1B) and catcher.
- The tournament provides a pitcher who will pitch to a batter (tournament provided).
- Ball is hit to each infielder in order (3B → SS → 2B → 1B), then back to catcher.
- Speed and accuracy are recorded.
Fastest and most accurate team wins!
Team Base Running
How It Works:
- Each team selects their fastest base runners.
- Runners compete in timed relay around the bases.
- Teams are timed on speed and execution.
Fastest team wins!
Team Home Run Derby
How It Works:
- Each team selects their power hitters.
- Batters get a set number of pitches to hit home runs.
- Team with the most home runs wins.
Knock it out of the park!
Important Notes
- Skill events are optional and free for all registered teams.
- Specific times and field locations will be announced during team check-in.
- Awards will be given to the winning teams in each event.
- All participants must be registered players on the team roster.