Show off your skills
Get ready for the ultimate showdown at the Nationals Team Showcase!
Step up to the plate at the Nationals Team Showcase!
This action-packed, interactive showcase gives players the chance to swing for the fences in a series of thrilling softball skills competitions. From laser throws to clutch hitting and lightning-fast base running, every play counts. Once the dust settles and the stats are in, the Nationals Team Showcase Champions will be crowned.
Team Showcase Skill Descriptions
Team Showcase Instructions
Number of Participants Per Team: 3
How it Works: Each team may enter three (3) participants. Each participant will receive one round of three (3) throws. The pitcher’s distance will correspond with the age division in which the player competes. The pitcher’s fastest throw out of the three will be used to determine a winner.
Number of Participants Per Team: 3
How it Works: Each team may enter three (3) participants. Each participant will receive one round of three (3) swings. The hitter’s highest velocity out of the three swings will be used to determine a winner.
Number of Participants Per Team (Softball): 4 (two duos)
How it Works: Each team will receive one attempt per duo. bases. The first runner will begin in the batter’s box, and the timer will start on their first movement. That runner will sprint around the bases as fast as possible. Once the first runner crosses home plate, the second runner—starting from the same spot—will begin and round the bases. The timer stops when the second runner crosses home plate.
Softball Base Distances: 60-foot
Number of Participants Per Team: 2
How it Works: Each team may enter two (2) participants. Each participant will receive one round of five (5) swings. The fence distance will be shortened and will correspond with the age division in which the player competes.
Format
Round 1: Any participant who hits more than one (1) home run advances to the next round.
Round 2 (Subsequent Rounds): The advancement threshold will increase each round as the field of contestants narrows. Rounds will continue until finalists are determined.
Final Round: If there is a tie in the final round, a swing-off will determine the champion.
