It is important you thoroughly read the video instructions 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 your 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
What Type of Footage to Send:
- 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.
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 move the camera back and forth. Get the angle from a wide view if necessary.
- 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, your footage will not be returned.
- Evaluate up to 25 logged plays you send in
- Edit the footage into 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:
- 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 camera angle behind the catcher area film:
- 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, film:
- Base Running:
- Footage should be filmed either outside on a diamond or in a cage.
- With Camera angle from 3B side of home plate (to show running form):
- Take a swing and run through 1B.
- Take a swing and run for home run. (Sliding into home is optional).
- Pitchers:
- Begin recording these pitches AFTER a complete warm-up.
- RHP camera angle should be 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.
- We must be able to see the catcher catch the ball at all times.
- With camera angle positioned 3 ft. directly behind catcher for half AND from the open side of the pitcher for half:
- Log 20 varied pitches, with fastball at least 5 of them.
- Go through each pitch: Rise, Drop, Curve, etc. (approx. 5-6 each pitch).
- Log 20 mix your pitches, with fastball being at least 5 of them.
- Infielders (SS & 2B)
- 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 1B for half.
- 8 Groundballs hit directly at you
- 8 Groundballs hit 8-10 feet to your left.
- 8 Ground balls hit 8-10 feet to your right.
- 6 Slow Choppers hit directly at you.
- With camera angle positioned 2 ft. behind the mound for the first 4 shots AND 4 ft. behind 1B for last 2 shots
- Execute Double plays - 6 Feeds from the 2B coming across the bag and making the throw to 1B.
- With camera angle positioned 2ft. behind the mound show fielding from SS position & throw to 2B:
- 2 ground balls hit directly at you.
- 2 ground balls hit 4 ft. to your right.
- 2 ground balls hit 4 ft. to your left.
- Infielders(3B)
- With camera angle positioned 4 ft. to the left of the mound for half AND 4 ft. behind 1B for half.
- 8 Groundballs hit directly at you.
- 8 Groundballs hit directly to your left.
- 6 Groundballs hit directly to your right/backhand.
- 6 Slow Choppers hit directly at you.
- Catchers
- With camera angle 10ft in front of the catcher:
- Framing Pitches (5 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 3ft. behind the 2B for half AND 2 ft. behind the catcher for half:
- Pop and Throws to 2B (8 throws).
- With camera angle positioned 3ft. behind the 3B for 4 throws AND 2 ft. behind the catcher for 2 throws:
- Pop and Throws to 3B (6 throws).
- With camera angle positioned 3 ft. behind the plate for 2 throws AND 3 ft. to the right of the 1B for 2 throws:
- Mock Bunts and Throws to 1B (4 balls up the 1B line, 4 balls up the 3B line).
- Outfielders
- For all outfielders, regardless of whether you are a CF, RF, or LF, you will need to take your groundballs and fly balls in centerfield.
- With camera angle positioned halfway between 2B and the mound:
- 4 ground balls hit directly at you and thrown to 2B.
- 4 fly balls hit directly at you and thrown to 2B.
- 4 ground balls hit to your left and thrown to 2B.
- 4 fly balls hit directly to your left and thrown to 2B.
- 4 ground balls hit to your right and thrown to 2B.
- 4 fly balls hit directly to your right and thrown to 2B.
- Camera angle should be positioned directly behind 3B:
- 4 ground balls hit directly at you and thrown to 3B.
- 4 fly balls hit directly at you and thrown to 3B.
- 4 ground balls hit to your left and thrown to 3B.
- 4 fly balls hit directly to your left and thrown to 3B.
- 4 ground balls hit to your right and thrown to 3B.
- 4 fly balls hit directly to your right and thrown to 3B.
- Camera angle should be directly behind the catcher:
- 4 ground balls hit directly at you and thrown to home plate.
- 4 fly balls hit directly at you and thrown to home plate.
Please Mail DVD to:
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NCSA
Attn: (Your Sport) Videos
1415 N Dayton St., 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60642
Sample Video:
