JUST OFF THE PRESSES
BASEBALL BOOKS
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"Little League : Drills and
Strategies" 
by Ned McIntosh
A reader from Sydney , May 20, 1999, 5 out of 5 stars
A Motivating, encouraging guide to coaching This book encouraged me to continue coaching my sons softball team. For once I was treated with respect when I taughtThe children also enjoyed playingmthe gsme. I recommend the book for any young, . inexperienced cosaches.
by Ted Williams, John W. Underwood
Amazon.com
As a boy, all Ted Williams wanted was to be the best hitter there ever was. Through his storied tenure with the Red Sox, he pretty much got his wish. He not only hit, he knew how to hit; there was no keener, more devoted, more articulate student of the art. The Science of Hitting is his comprehensive book of wisdom and anecdote, a baseball bible that offers clear, concise, well-illustrated, fundamental information on how to hit a baseball and, just as important, how to think about hitting a baseball. Williams's first commandment is "Get a good pitch to hit," and, in one of baseball's most dramatic teaching tools--a photograph that divides his strike zone into 77 baseballs, seven wide by 11 high--Williams projects what he would hit at each pitch location, from .230 on the low-outside strike to .400 in what he called his "happy zone," the heart of the plate belt high. In 1941, that happy zone was obviously ecstatic; Williams hit .406 that year, the last to break the magic .400 barrier.
by Jeff Burroughs, Jeff Burrough
A reader from Cape Elizabeth, ME , May 16, 1999, 5 out of 5 stars
Very Good Text on the
Skills and Tatics
This was a very good book that explained the basics and the finer
points of teaching baseball to children. This is a book that
could be used over and over again at each level.
"You Can Teach Hitting : A
Systematic Approach for Parents, Coaches and Players" 
by Dusty Baker, et al
A reader from Central New York State , September 13, 1999 5 out of 5 stars
An easy, sure fire way to learn a
compact, powerful swing
The genius of Dusty Baker's book is that the swing is broken into
components, each with a mnemonic phrase, which makes
understanding and remembering the key concepts easy for the
youngest player. The kids that I have coached who have lost form
on their swing, can get their groove back by a single suggestion
of, "Ike to Mike" or "Inward Turn." This book
is not only for the very young hitter, there are sections on
pitch recognition, offensive strategies, and the mental aspects
of hitting. I highly recommend this book for dads or youth
baseball coaches so they can teach their players proper, and easy
to learn hitting technique, and have them remember, and use, the
knowledge.
"Baseball for Dummies (For Dummies)"
by Joe Morgan, et al
Amazon.com
Baseball is another solid hit in the popular Dummies series. With its chatty style, snappy graphics, and enjoyably informative top-10 lists, the book sticks to the Dummies format better than most pitchers follow their catchers' signs, a plus to be sure. The real plus, though, resides in the deftness of Joe Morgan's voice. The former Hall of Fame second baseman-turned television analyst has proven himself a natural communicator in the booth; he comes across just as comfortable, informative, and thorough in print. His enthusiasm spills over, but not at the expense of his broad knowledge. Morgan, naturally, covers the bases--hitting, pitching, fielding, running, coaching--with plenty of whys teamed up with the requisite how-tos. For added expertise he calls on fellow pros such as Hall of Famer Bob Gibson and MVP third-baseman Ken Caminiti. Deceptively sophisticated, Baseball for Dummies is a marvelously good-natured introduction to the game, but it also hurls enough insight to hook baseball's more advanced students.
Book Description
There are no curve balls in
this grand slam book about baseball, America's greatest national
pastime, as Cooperstown Hall of Famer and TV sportscaster Joe
Morgan guides you through the hits and misses of the game for
fans of all ages. Baseball For Dummies takes a complete behind-the-plate
look at all the rules, positions, plays, strategies, stats, and
players of the game. The book also features tons of practical
advice on training, pitching, hitting, baserunning, and stealing,
plus inside tips on everything from coaching to calculating
baseball statistics for your favorite players and hometown teams.
And if getting out on the field isn't part of your game plan, the
book has helpful hints for watching baseball -- from the stands,
in your living room, or on the Internet -- making sense of all
that colorful chatter (plus super hints for winning big with
fantasy baseball). Don't be the one left standing in the outfield
-- get into the swing of things with Baseball For Dummies and
step up to the plate with newfound confidence!
Synopsis
This fun and friendly guide to baseball is perfect for fans,
players, coaches, parents--anyone who is interested in this
popular sport. Covering baseball from Little Leagues to the
Majors, the book features tips on understanding baseball lingo,
coaching strategies, safety, and more. Hundreds of illustrations
and photos demonstrate the basics of the game--from hitting to
base running to fielding fundamentals .
The publisher, IDG
Books , June 29, 1998
Whether you are swinging the
stick in the batter's box, or pushing the pencil in the stands,
look no further than BASEBALL FOR DUMMIES.
Joe Morgan shares his professional experience (Hall-of-Famer, MVP,
All Star) and his insider's knowledge (commentator for ESPN
Baseball) with this in-depth look into America's national pastime.
Read about hitting tips from some of baseball's all-time greats:
Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Carl Yastrzemski. Gain insight
fielding pointers from some of the most sure-handed players:
Johnny Bench, Willie McCovey, Ken Griffey Sr. Need to get in
shape for the season? Training is covered, too. Professional
trainer Gene Olivieri covers stretching techniques and the do's
and don'ts of the weight room. Fans will also be rewarded with
Joe's inside scoop and anecdotes on the game that he has been a
part of for more than 30 years. If it's baseball knowledge you
want, look no further than BASEBALL FOR DUMMIES!
by Tom Seaver, Lee Lowenfish (Contributor)
Synopsis
The classic guide
to the art and mechanics of pitching--a product of Seaver's 21
years of expertise on the mound--is available for the first time
in trade paperback. "Tom Seaver knows more about pitching to
guys like me than I want anyone to know."--Reggie Jackson.
382 photos.
Customer Comments
Average Customer
Review: 5 out of 5 stars Number of Reviews: 2
A reader from St. Louis, Missouri, USA , June 28, 1998 5 out of 5
stars
Great instructional book
This book has taught me a lot about ways to warm-up, exercise,
and much more!
Lynn(is85025@cis.nctu.edu.tw) from Taipei,Taiwan , April 30, 1998
5 out of 5 stars
Improve my technique and enhance my mental power efficiently
It's entirely a perfect, classic reference for a pitcher. Because
my poor English, I can't express it well that how wonderful this
book is. But after read this book, I got the most significant
improvement not only technique but also mental enhancement, even
more than what I learned in seven years of playing baseball
before. Compare with what I learned from this book now, I feel I
have wasted seven years before but learned nothing--or even much
wrong. No matter you have been an All Star or just a beginner of
pitching, you should read this book. I can say, this book will be
the best pitching coach of you.
"Managing Little League Baseball"
by Ned McIntosh, et al
A reader , January 25, 1999 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Book
on Coaching Little League Baseball
I found this book reinforced some of the more successful things I'd
been doing as a coach and gave me many other tips I intend to put
into use this season. The author is methodical in his approach
and it is easy to see why he never had a losing season in 15
years of coaching Little League. I'd recommend this book to
anyone who wants to do a good job coaching youth baseball.
"Complete Conditioning for Baseball"
by Pat Murphy, et al
Reviews
Synopsis
In Complete Conditioning for Baseball, one of the premier college
coaches and a major league strength and conditioning coach
explain how to develop strength, power, speed, agility, and
flexibility--the components of conditioning. Highlights of the
book include drills and exercises players can do on the field and
in the weight room, photos showing correct exercise techniques,
and conditioning workouts. 111 illustrations.
Customer Comments
Average Customer Review:
4.5 out of 5 stars Number of Reviews: 3
A reader from Lexington, Kentucky , April 4, 1999 4 out of 5
stars
nice book
I bought this book even though I do not play baseball. The
descriptions of basic weight training exercises are excellent.
Also, there are a number of agility drills and medicine ball
exercises for the upper body which would benefit athletes from
other sports.
A reader from Seattle, Washington , November 14, 1998 5
out of 5 stars
Commplete is definatly the word of choice.
This book goes in depth with all areas of your game to help you
reach your maximum ability and beyond in total body conditioning.
I was pleased with each chapter and learned many new techniques
and drills. There are many drills to chose from so you don't
adapt to one training. I didn't know about this before and now I'm
excited to set my futre in the right direction of conditioning.
The book gives the games most effective secrets I didn't know
about before and I now incorporate these secrets in preparing for
the upcoming year. The book teaches the need to not just train
hard, but smart. I can't tell you enough about how well thought
out and written this book is. I believe this book goes beyond 5
star!
Hoarfam@erols.com SCOTT HOAR from U.S.A. , August 23,
1998 4 out of 5 stars
A great way to get ready for baseball season through trainin
Complete training for baseball is a great book. It can change any
persons life for the better if that person follows this book.
Which is difficult. It almost expects that you have a full gym
right in your basement. However if you do have a reachable full
free-weight gym near to you this book can deeply help you. Also I
would have liked the book more if it had a goal of how much
weight should be lifted and how fast you should be. If those two
things were added this would be the perfect book for anyone from
7-12 grades.
"Youth Baseball : The Guide for
Coaches & Parents (Betterway Coaching Kids Series)" 
by John P., Jr. McCarthy
Reviews
The publisher,
Betterway Books , December 20, 1996
Helps any coach field a team of winners.
Long-time little league coach John P. McCarthy provides coaches
and parents with the sport's basics and shows them why confidence
is a big part of the ball game; drills that make a team quick,
sharp and capable; and diet, conditioning and what to do in case
of injury. McCarthy includes a practice plan and a checklist to
help players strengthen specific skills
Customer Comments
Average Customer
Review: 5 out of 5 stars Number of Reviews: 1
droweski@aol.com from georgetown, TX , January 20, 1998 5 out of
5 stars
a must for beginner coaches
terrific section on running weekly practices. complete analysis
of each player position, what type of child does best at various
positions and how to promote better skills at each position.
Table of Contents
A Message From USA Baseball
Welcome to Coaching!
Unit 1. Who, Me ... a Coach?
Unit 2. What Tools Do I Need as a Coach?
Unit 3. How Should I Communicate With My Players?
Unit 4. How Do I Get My Team Ready to Play
Unit 5. What About Safety?
Unit 6. What Is Baseball All About?
Unit 7. What Baseball Skills and Drills Should I Teach?
Unit 8. How Do I Get My Players to Play as a Team?
Appendix A: Organizations to Contact for Coaching Children With
Disabilities
Appendix B: Sample Season Plan for Beginning Baseball Players
© Copyright 1998, CrAzYbOy WeB pAgEs
