Skill Events

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.

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