It is important you thoroughly read the video instructions below so NCSA can produce the best video possible for you.
Video Log:
A video log consists of the time codes and descriptions of your best highlights, which allows us to identify where you are in the video. Your top plays will then be selected for use on your recruiting profile. Sending this video log will help us complete your video accurately and as quickly as possible. Below are more specifics needed for you video log.
- All footage over 5 minutes must be accompanied by a Video Log.
- Include up to 25 plays on your Video Log.
- Log each of your best highlights and all of these will be considered.
- Be sure your DVD/Computer timer is at 0:00 before logging your footage.
- All time codes must have a start and end time.
- Play descriptions are required.
- Please see the sample Video Log for your sport and use the blank copy to log your footage.
- If the footage does not have a video log we will mail it back.
Resources:
Click here for blank video log sheet
Click here for sample videos by position
What Type of Footage to Send:
- Skills Footage Only. We do not recommend game footage.
- Acceptable formats: DVD (.MPG, .MPEG, .MOV, .WMV), YouSendIt files, USB
- Unacceptable formats: .AVI, Windows Movie Maker, MP4 (ITunes), VRO.Movie, CD, VHS, HI-8, Mini DV Tape.
- Always test your DVD on your computer AND a DVD player to be sure it plays.
- Each video you submit should include skills from every position you list on the Scouting Report. For example:
- A right-handed pitcher – Pitching
- A catcher/shortstop/right-handed pitcher – catching, fielding, hitting, and pitching on one video
- Dress in spikes, pants or shorts, a tucked in shirt and helmet when hitting. (A uniform is preferred – NO cut-off shirts).
How to Film:
- A tripod is highly recommended.
- Ideally station the camera 5 feet off the ground.
- The camera view should not be obstructed (backstop or fence).
- Do not zoom in and out.
- Focus on the player being taped so that they are clear and in focus, but not too close!
What NCSA will do with your Video:
- Inform you when we receive your video via email. If the footage does not follow the guidelines NCSA will mail it back to the address from which is was received. Otherwise, NCSA does NOT return footage.
- Evaluate up to 25 logged plays you send in.
- Edit the footage in to a 2-3 minute highlight.
- Upload your footage to your recruiting profile.
- Inform you when your video is complete!
The highlight video for your NCSA Recruiting Profile is meant to attract initial interest and allow for initial evaluation. Coaches may still want to see you compete in person or view unedited video to fully evaluate your abilities.
Information Based on Position:
- 60 Yard Dash
- If you are only submitting pitching footage, the 60 yard dash is not necessary to include in your video footage
- Footage should be filmed either outside in the outfield or in a facility that is large enough
- Measure 60 yards (180 feet) from the outfield foul line towards center field
- Run this at least 2-3 times and send the footage of your best run, showing running form and speed
- Hitting:
- The pitcher should throw batting practice type fastballs OR use a pitching machine
- Footage should be filmed either outside on a diamond or in a cage with a pitcher throwing batting practice type fastballs.
- No soft toss!
- Take seven swings max at a time. Then step out and rest for a few minutes.
- Also make sure you are using an aluminum bat. No wood bats!
- With camera angle behind the catcher area
- With camera angle 5 ft. directly to the right of the plate for right-handed hitters or left of the plate for left handed hitters.
- Pitchers should log:
- Begin recording these pitches AFTER a complete warm-up.
- We must be able to see the catcher catch the ball at all times.
- With RHP camera angle set up 3 ft. to the right and 5 ft. behind the mound to be able to see ball movement. LHP should be to the left.
- Log 10 varied pitches, with fastball at least 5 of them
- Log 10 varied pitches out of the stretch, with fastball at least 5 of them
- With camera angle set up 3 ft. behind the right-handed batters box for RHP and 3 ft. behind the left-handed batters box for LHP
- Log 10 varied pitches, with fastball at least 5 of them
- Log 10 varied pitches out of the stretch, with fastball at least 5 of them
- Shortstops and 2nd Basemen should log:
- Regardless if you are a SS or 2B, you will need to take your groundballs at SS in order to maximize range and arm strength.
- With camera angle positioned 4 ft. to the left of the mound for half AND 4 ft. behind shortstop for half (must see 1st baseman catch the ball).
- 8 Groundballs hit directly at you
- 4 Groundballs hit 8-10 feet to your left.
- 4 Ground balls hit 8-10 feet to your right.
- 4 Slow Choppers hit directly at you.
- 4 Feeds from the 2B coming across the bag and making the throw to 1B. (Can also turn it as a second baseman receiving from the shortstop if you are a second baseman.)
- 4 Feeds to 2B for double plays
- Third Basemen should log:
- With the camera angle positioned 4 ft. to the right of the plate for half and 4 ft. behind the 3B (must see 1B catching the ball)
- 8 Groundballs hit directly at you
- 4 Groundballs hit directly to your left
- 4 Groundballs hit directly to your right/backhand
- 4 Slow Choppers hit directly at you
- First Basemen should log:
- With the camera angle positioned 4 ft. to the left of the plate (half of the groundballs should be off the bag and half should be holding a runner on).
- 4 Groundballs hit directly at you
- 2 Groundballs hit directly to your left
- 2 Groundballs hit directly to your backhand
- 2 Slow Choppers hit directly at you
- With the camera angle positioned 4 ft. behind the 1B (half should be off the bag and half should be holding a runner on). When throwing to 2B - must see 2B catch the ball in the camera angle.
- 4 Groundballs hit directly at you
- 2 Groundballs hit directly to your left
- 2 Groundballs hit directly to your backhand
- 2 Slow Choppers hit directly at you
- Do not forget to include your feeds to the pitcher in some of the above actions
- Catchers should log:
- With camera angle 10 ft. in front of the catcher
- 4 Framing Pitches (2 pitches on each corner).
- With camera angle positioned 2 ft. to the left and 5 ft. in front of the mound.
- Blocking Pitches (5 directly in front of you, 5 to your left, 5 to your right).
- With camera angle positioned 3 ft. behind 2B for half and 2 ft. behind the catcher for half. Must see 2B catch the ball from all camera angles.
- Pop and Throws to 2B (10 Throws)
- With camera angle positioned 3 ft. behind the catcher. Must see 3B catch the ball from camera angle.
- With camera angle positioned 3 ft. behind the plate. Must see 1B catch the ball from camera angle
- Mock Bunts and Throws to 1B (3 balls up the 1B line)
- Mock Bunts and Throws to 1B (3 balls up the 3B line)
- Outfielders should log:
- With camera angle positioned 15 ft. in front of student-athlete (toward home plate) and 5 feet left (toward Center field) focusing on student-athlete’s movement in the field.
- 3 Ground balls hit directly at you and throw to 3B
- 2 Ground balls hit to your left and throw to 3B
- 2 Fly balls hit to your left and throw to 3B
- 2 Ground balls hit to your right and throw to 3B
- 2 Fly balls hit to your right and throw to 3B
- With camera angle behind 3B, showing both the student-athlete and 3B focusing on student-athlete’s accuracy with throws and arm strength.
- 3 Ground balls hit directly at you and throw to 3B
- 2 Ground balls hit to your left and throw to 3B
- 2 Fly balls hit to your left and throw to 3B
- 2 Ground balls hit to your right and throw to 3B
- 2 Fly balls hit to your right and throw to 3B
- With camera angle behind home plate, showing both RF and C focusing on student-athlete’s accuracy with throws and arm strength.
- 5 Ground balls hit directly at you and throw to home
- 5 Fly balls hit directly at you and throw to home
Please Mail DVD to:
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NCSA
Attn: (Your Sport) Videos
1415 N Dayton St., 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60642
