Title
Baseball : how to play the game / [written by Pete Williams ; foreword by Harold Reynolds ; introduction by Darrell Miller].
ISBN
9780789322180 (pbk.)
0789322188 (pbk.)
Publication Details
New York : Universe , c2011.
Language
English
Description
320 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Call Number
GV875.5 .W55 2011
Dewey Decimal Classification
796.357
Summary
"Baseball writer Williams presents a how-to book, generously illustrated, that will serve both as a beautiful coffee-table work for fans interested in seeing gorgeous action shots of star players, and as a definitive guide to skills acquisition for players and coaches. From fundamentals to mechanics, drills to talent development, every element of the game is analyzed and illustrated. Youths and adults alike will enjoy the tips included from star MLB players. While there is nothing new in this text, the combination of superb photography with stellar commentary results in a fine book." ~Library Journal.
Note
"The official playing and coaching manual of Major League Baseball"--Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 320).
Basic fundamentals
Conditioning and drills
Equipment
Practice
Pitching: mechanics
Pitching: command
Pitching: heat
Hitting: approach
Hitting: contact
Hitting: power
Coaching tips
Advanced fundamentals
Baserunning
Fielding: catchers
Fielding: infielders
Fielding: outfielders
Rule book basics
Developing talent
Drills.