1. Pitcher- they should be tough,smart, and retain their composure when faced with a challenging situation.

2. Catcher-Generally the team leader while on the field since they are the only player facing all the other

    players.  the catcher will: remind fielders of their position on the field; back up 1st base on every infield

    play; This player should be your most rugges and quickest thinking individual.

3. First Base - The perfect place for a player who can catch the ball well.  Balls will be boucing in, flying in ,

    on target and off target, so their primary responsibility will be to catch and/or stop the ball.  Strong

    concentration skills will also be a necessity, as they will potentially be involved in every play.

4. Second base - Speed, quickness and good fielding will be the determined factors.  Must be able to "think

    ahead" when there are base runners.

5. Third base - This player should have excellent forward and lateral speed, as most balls hit atthem will be

    short, and/or to the players' left.  They are the furthest from first, so a string throwing arm is required.

6. Shortstop - This player has more ground to cover than any other player does and must be fast, quick,

    agile,  and have a strong throwing arm.  Being able to "think-ahead" is required for this postition as well.

7. Left fielder - They require good fielding and catching skills and backup third on pick-off attempts from the

    catcher or pitcher.

8. Center field - this will be the player that has the best combination of speed and throwing distance. Like

    shortstop, they cover more "grass" than any other player and, most likely, will catch the most fly balls.

9. Right fielder - As well as the requirements above should be a good "think-ahead" player.  This player backs

    up first base on all throws from the catcher and all bunted balls, since the catcher must be available for

    fielding the ball.