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| hitting fundamentals youth: Hitting with Torque Paul F. Petricca, 2017-11-07 Paul Petricca draws on his experience as a coach, player, blogger, and student of baseball and softball to share what hes learned about hitting in this essential guide for players seeking dramatic results at the plate. The author presents easy to understand hitting mechanics highlighting how the engineering concept of torque can be applied to hitting and is often the difference between a weak groundball or a long home run. Topics covered include understanding where hitting power really comes from and the importance of increasing bat speed through the fundamentals of a repeatable and powerful rotational swing. Hitters of all ages who adopt his eight hitting keys will enjoy a dramatic increase in bat speed and power almost immediately. Hitting with Torque is more than a set of hitting mechanics---its a mindset. Readers will be challenged to look past the worn-out hitting theories and myths that have been holding back hitters from reaching their full potential. With an open mind and practice, all hitters can unlock the power and consistency that is Hitting with Torque. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Baseball: Teach Your Kid to Hit...So They Don't Quit! Kevin Gallagher, 2020-06-08 Kevin Gallagher has written a book that provides a process to parents and coaches on how to teach children to hit a baseball or a softball. It is a process that will dramatically increase the chances of any child to make contact with the ball.Hitting a baseball is hard and very few people know how to teach children or young adults how to hit.Throwing batting practice to a child is not teaching them to hit.This book is designed to convince the vast audience of Parents that they, regardless of their background, can teach their child to make contact with a baseball/softball, by providing a simple process that will make sense to them and their child.If we don't teach our kids to hit, they will get frustrated and quit.The book is an easy read and is a story of the state of Baseball today, and takes us on a journey on how the length of Major League games, the late hour finishes, the Launch Angle Swing and the infatuation of the Home Run, as well as the amount of non-action during games, has all contributed to the games declining popularity in America and the disappearing participation of America's youth. It is a story full of anecdotes, quotes and eye popping statistics that makes the book enjoyable, but always leading to the inevitable conclusion that making contact with the baseball is the only way you will keep a child involved in the game?? and ultimately create more action inside the game.At the books conclusion, Kevin lays out a simple 8 Step Process to make contact with the ball.It is a process for the parent to learn, understand, and own. Then, and only then, the parent will have the knowledge and confidence to teach their child.In addition to the written process, and numerous entertaining illustrations, there are links to a 24 minute instructional video broken down step-by-step to help you visualize what is being taught. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Coaching Youth Softball Babe Ruth League, Inc., 2019-01-22 Congratulations on your commitment to coach youth softball. If you’re new to coaching, you’ll find Coaching Youth Softball invaluable in making your first season a success. If you have previous coaching experience, you’re sure to discover tips and strategies that will help you improve on last year. Coaching Youth Softball will help you manage your team with confidence. This age-specific and field-tested coaching guide will prepare you to handle your responsibilities and establish proper priorities as a coach; communicate with players, officials, other coaches, and parents; teach softball skills and strategies using a combination of 27 drills and 39 coaching tips; minimize the risk of injury, establish a safe playing environment, and administer basic first aid; plan and conduct efficient practices; manage your team on game day; and keep it all fun. Written for coaches of players ages 18 and under, this book is a valuable component of the Coaching Youth Softball the Babe Ruth League Way online course, the official certification course of Babe Ruth League, the premier amateur baseball and softball program in the world. With this book, you will create and nurture an athlete-centered environment that promotes player development, enjoyment, motivation, safety, and sportsmanship—an environment that inspires players to perform at their best and come out for the team year after year. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: The Art of Hitting Tony Gwynn, Roger Vaughan, 2004-05 Tony Gwynn, the San Diego Padres champion batter, here details his approach to one of the most difficult accomplishments in sports: contacting a ball 3 in diameter, traveling at 90-100 mph, with a round bat. Gwynn breaks down the mechanics of his hitting technique -- grip, stance, balance, front foot, release point, swing, and follow-through -- and discusses each with accompanying photos. Beyond pure technique, Gwynn also discusses slumps and how he gets through them; why he strikes out infrequently; the toughest pitchers he faces; and other great hitters. More than 100 full-color action photos of Gwynn and other top players accompany the engaging text. This book encompasses the craft, dedication, and philosophy of a great ballplayer. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Rod Carew's Hit to Win Rod Carew, Frank Pace, Armen Keteyian, 2012-06-12 In the more than 40 years since Rod Carew debuted in the big leagues, he's watched thousands of great and not-so-great hitters while discerning the fundamentals of success at the plate. Countless hours spent experimenting, watching video, and refining his own techniques have helped transform Carew from one of the game's best hitters to one of its most revered teachers. Rod Carew's Hit to Win teaches hitters how to develop their own swing, stance, and plate approach, all within the framework of solid fundamentals. Detailed photos and diagrams help students envision and execute success at the plate. Carew's hitting philosophy is featured here as well, with a focus on the mental and psychological battle between a hitter and a pitcher. Carew encourages his students to be creative and flexible in the batter's box, making Rod Carew's Hit to Win the ideal instructional tool for hitters of all ages and skill levels. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Youth Baseball Hitting Fundamentals Ed Garretson, 2003-01-01 This hands-on guide was written exclusively for Little League coaches, managers, and trainers. Experienced and rookie coaches alike will find this handbook an indispensable tool for its coaching tips, rules and regulations, and step-by-step instructions for practice sessions. Garretson's experience, know-how, and no-nonsense approach combine well to support his recommendations for effectively coaching young hitters. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Play Baseball the Ripken Way Cal Ripken, Jr., Bill Ripken, Larry Burke, 2005-01-25 Every year, hundreds of thousands of children play “Cal Ripken Baseball” in the largest division of Babe Ruth League, Inc. Play Baseball the Ripken Way is the ultimate guide to playing the game, by one of the sport’s living legends. Baseball is America’s national pastime, but that doesn’t mean we’re all born naturals. Kids of all ages (and their parents) are eager to improve specific skills, and now they can learn from one of the most respected baseball families in history. Cal and Bill Ripken have written a thoroughly illustrated instructional book that clearly explains proper baseball fundamentals—hitting, fielding, baserunning, pitching, and much more. Based on the teachings of the late Cal Ripken, Sr., a player, coach, manager, and scout in the Baltimore Orioles system for thirty-seven years, Play Baseball the Ripken Way shows players just what they need to do to be their best while maintaining a sense of fun and accomplishment with every new lesson. The Ripken Way consists of the following principles: *Keep It Simple: Teaching that is too complicated is difficult to remember and can result in frustration. *Explain Why: A teacher who cannot explain why is not truly teaching. Lessons that make sense will stick with players. *Celebrate the Individual: No two players are alike, so why treat them as if they are? *Make It Fun: The game gets serious enough quickly enough on its own. Drills and instruction should be structured so that players can enjoy themselves while learning. The book also includes tips for parents and coaches, practice workouts, and drills for players of every level. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Science of Hitting Ted Williams, John Underwood, 1986-04-29 Advice on how to improve your turn at bat and become the best hitter possible. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: The Biomechanics of Batting, Swinging, and Hitting Glenn Fleisig, Young-Hoo Kwon, 2016-04-22 In the movie Bull Durham, frustrated manager Joe Riggins stresses to his team, This is a simple game. You throw the ball. You hit the ball. You catch the ball. This simplification works well for biomechanists too, as sports can be broken down into specific physical tasks like throwing, hitting, catching, and running. There have been significant advances in understanding some actions, but not others. In the first ten years of the journal Sports Biomechanics, only 18 of 236 articles were about hitting a ball. This scarcity is startling considering that according to USA Today (May 20, 2005), three of the five hardest things to do in sports involve hitting a ball (#1: baseball batting, #4: golf tee shot, and #5: tennis serve return). This book provides the latest biomechanical research in the under-studied field of hitting a ball. The biomechanics of baseball, cricket, hockey, hurling, softball, table tennis, and tennis are all examined. The chapters are written in a style that will both satisfy the high standards of biomechanists and provide information for instructors and athletes to improve performance. This book is based on a special issue of Sports Biomechanics. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: T Ball Skills and Drills Marty Schupak, 2017-01-10 T-Ball Skills & Drills presents 37 creative drills that T-Ball coaches and parents can do with their team or with their own kids at home. Over a million kids participate in T-Ball every year. Hitting fundamentals, throwing, baserunning, and fielding are just some of the skills covered. Coaches need to be creative to keep kids stimulated in practices and during games. Many of the drills in T-Ball Skills & Drills use common household items as props. The drills give useful hints for skills like throwing and catching fly balls that will make it achievable for 5, 6, and 7 year old kids. Other important T-Ball issues are emphasized such as safety. This book is appropriate for all T-Ball coaches and parents. Children as young as four up to seven years old will learn useful skills should they continue playing baseball or softball. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: The Way of Baseball Shawn Green, 2012-06-05 Major League All-Star Green shares how his baseball career has taught him to live life being fully present in every moment. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Baseball Daniel Keller, 2011-01-25 You volunteered to coach the local baseball team, but are you ready? How will you teach the fundamental skills, run effective practices, and harness the energy of your young team? Fear not: Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Baseball has the answers. In Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Baseball, longtime coach Dan Keller shares his experiences and provides advice you can rely on from the first practice to the final game. From evaluating players’ skills and establishing realistic goals to using in-game coaching tips, it’s all here—the drills, the strategies, and most important, the fun! Develop your team’s fielding, catching, throwing, pitching, and hitting skills with the Survival Guide’s collection of the game’s best youth drills that young players can actually use. Best of all, you’ll be able to get the most out of every practice by following the ready-to-use practice plans. Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Baseball has everything you need for a rewarding and productive season. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Play Baseball the Ripken Way Cal Ripken (Jr.), Bill Ripken, Larry Burke, 2004 Features illustrated guidelines on baseball fundamantals as drawn from the late Cal Ripken, Sr.'s years as a coach and manager and Cal Ripken Jr.'s record-making career, in a primer with complementary information for parents and coaches. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: The Mental Keys to Hitting H.A. Dorfman, 2017-03-01 A must-have book by acclaimed author and expert H.A. Dorfman that highlights the crucial mental components involved in hitting a baseball and playing the game, components that are as important, if not more so, than the intense physical regimen of an athlete....helpful to hitters in little leagues or in the big leagues. The information is clear and to the point... -- Charles Johnson, former catcher, Florida Marlins |
| hitting fundamentals youth: The Baseball Drill Book American Baseball Coaches Association, 2003-11-26 Seventeen of the game’s top collegiate coaches have teamed up with the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) to bring you the game’s most comprehensive assortment of practice activities. The Baseball Drill Book features 198 drills proven to improve individual and team performance. Former Fresno State coach Bob Bennett, Ripon College’s Gordie Gillespie, Lewis-Clark State’s Ed Cheff, Wichita State’s Gene Stephenson, and South Carolina’s Ray Tanner are among the greats who present their best practice drills and insights for improving these skills: Conditioning and warm-up Throwing and catching Base running and sliding Hitting and bunting Pitching Fielding Offensive and defensive tactics Each drill follows a concise format. First, the primary skill or tactic to be enhanced is identified, then procedure and setup details are provided. Illustrations for proper technique are also included, followed by coaching insight to help you sharpen players’ understanding of the game’s finer points. Glean tactical advice such as how to get a teammate home from third when a key run is needed and how to “sit on” certain pitches while at the plate. Drill modifications are included so that each drill can be modified to fit specific needs. Additional chapters explain how to effectively and efficiently incorporate drills in practice sessions and to simulate game situations. In all, The Baseball Drill Book provides the essential link between initial skill learning and winning performance on the diamond. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: The Softball Drill Book Kirk Walker, 2007-04-30 Packed with 175 drills straight from the practice sessions of the game's most successful programs, The Softball Drill Book will add variety to your practices and precision to your game-day performances. The comprehensive collection covers every aspect of the game. From warm-up to conditioning, throwing to hitting, bunting to base-running, you'll find drills to improve position skill and team execution—all from college coaches and programs that have won 13 NCAA Women's College World Series titles and dozens of NCAA regional tournament titles. Contributors include: Louie Berndt, Florida State Carol Bruggeman, Louisville Yvette Girouard, Louisiana State Michelle Gromacki, Cal State Fullerton Deanna Gumpf, Notre Dame Carol Hutchins, Michigan Kelly Inouye-Perez, UCLA Jay Miller, Mississippi State Jennifer Ogee, Nebraska Kim Sowder, Long Beach State Heather Tarr, Washington Michelle Venturella, Iowa Kirk Walker, Oregon State Margie Wright, Fresno State One look at the names above and it is clear, The Softball Drill Book is your blueprint for championship practices. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Coaching Baseball For Dummies The National Alliance For Youth Sports, 2011-04-18 If you are a baseball fan, then coaching youth baseball is one the most enjoyable and rewarding activities you’ll experience. But what if you’ve never coached before? Or you haven’t played the game in a while and have forgot some key points to the sport? No worries! Coaching Baseball for Dummies guides you through the rules of the game, explaining all the essential skills and the best ways to teach them to your players. Covering different age groups and great practice routines, this guide is all you need to have a fun-filled season. You’ll discover how to: Fulfill the role of being a coach and parent Develop a coaching philosophy Understand how your league works Evaluate your team Teach your players fundamentals Understand all kinds of children Create your practice plan Prepare for game day Overcome challenges and problems This plain-English guide also shows you how to run all kinds of drills, from hitting and pitching to fielding and base running. And when your team is tense or low on morale, it shows you how to relax your players and keep them focused on the game. There are also suggestions for making your season, and theirs, a memorable one. Coaching Baseball for Dummies shows you how much fun it can be to train kids to be athletes, have good sportsmanship, and work together as a team. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Coaching Youth Baseball the Ripken Way Cal Ripken (Jr.), 2007 |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Youth Baseball Drills Peter Caliendo, 2014-04-28 Coaches know the importance of drills. The cornerstone of most practices, they are essential in developing player skills and team execution. For younger players, however, the best drills go one step further. They engage the player, promote teamwork, and establish a lifelong love of the game. Youth Baseball Drills is a comprehensive collection of more than 100 of the very best team drills for young players and their coaches. Developed specifically for players aged 6 to 18, the drills teach and reinforce fundamental skills such as these: • Hitting • Bunting • Fielding • Catching fly balls • Throwing • Pitching • Base running Easy to understand and easier to implement, each drill is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, equipment needs, field diagrams, and key coaching points. And the ready-to-use 30-, 60-, and 90-minute practice plans help coaches put them to use and create enjoyable and productive practices. With variations and progressions for difficulty, Youth Baseball Drills has something for every coach and every player. It is a must-have guide for anyone wanting to teach youngsters how to play, and enjoy, the game of baseball. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Softball Skills & Drills Judi Garman, Michelle Gromacki, 2011-02-14 Looking for the ultimate book to help you learn and master softball’s essential skills? Look no further than the guide that has helped develop the game’s top players and most successful teams. This new edition of Softball Skills & Drills is completely updated with more skills, more drills and strategies, and more of the stellar instruction that have made it the top-selling title on the sport. Judi Garman, one of the winningest coaches in NCAA history, teams with Cal State Fullerton’s Michelle Gromacki to share their secrets to developing and mastering every aspect of the game. With step-by-step instruction, full-color photo sequences, technique tips, and unique insight into the game, you’ll learn every fundamental skill: •Hitting •Bunting •Slap Hitting •Baserunning •Sliding •Fielding •Throwing •Pitching •Catching And with over 230 of the game’s best drills, coverage of team offense and defense, pitch selection, pitch recognition, and in-game strategies, Softball Skills and Drills is simply the most comprehensive and practical guide on the sport. Whether striving to become a complete player or preparing your team for another championship run, Softball Skills &Drills is the one book you cannot be without. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Nolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible Nolan Ryan, Tom House, Jim Rosenthal, 1991-04-15 Offers advice on the mechanics of pitching, and recommends a program of weight training, aerobic exercise, and sound nutrition. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Baseball Playbook Ron Polk, 1982 In The Baseball Playbook, Coach Ron Polk provides a complete, holistic approach to the game of the baseball and it's many intricacies. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: The Matheny Manifesto Mike Matheny, Jerry B. Jenkins, 2015-02-03 St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny's New York Times bestselling manifesto about what parents, coaches, and athletes get wrong about sports; what we can do better; and how sports can teach eight keys to success in sports and life. Mike Matheny was just forty-one, without professional managerial experience and looking for a next step after a successful career as a Major League catcher, when he succeeded the legendary Tony La Russa as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012. While Matheny has enjoyed immediate success, leading the Cards to the postseason four times in his first four years−a Major League record−people have noticed something else about his life, something not measured in day-to-day results. Instead, it’s based on a frankly worded letter he wrote to the parents of a Little League team he coached, a cry for change that became an Internet sensation and eventually a “manifesto.” The tough-love philosophy Matheny expressed in the letter contained his throwback beliefs that authority should be respected, discipline and hard work rewarded, spiritual faith cultivated, family made a priority, and humility considered a virtue. In The Matheny Manifesto, he builds on his original letter by first diagnosing the problem at the heart of youth sports−it starts with parents and coaches−and then by offering a hopeful path forward. Along the way, he uses stories from his small-town childhood as well as his career as a player, coach, and manager to explore eight keys to success: leadership, confidence, teamwork, faith, class, character, toughness, and humility. From “The Coach Is Always Right, Even When He’s Wrong” to “Let Your Catcher Call the Game,” Matheny’s old-school advice might not always be popular or politically correct, but it works. His entertaining and deeply inspirational book will not only resonate with parents, coaches, and athletes, it will also be a powerful reminder, from one of the most successful new managers in the game, of what sports can teach us all about winning on the field and in life. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Ballplayer Chipper Jones, Carroll Rogers Walton, 2017-04-04 Atlanta Braves third baseman and National Hall of Famer Chipper Jones—one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history—shares his remarkable story, while capturing the magic nostalgia that sets baseball apart from every other sport. Before Chipper Jones became an eight-time All-Star who amassed Hall of Fame–worthy statistics during a nineteen-year career with the Atlanta Braves, he was just a country kid from small town Pierson, Florida. A kid who grew up playing baseball in the backyard with his dad dreaming that one day he’d be a major league ballplayer. With his trademark candor and astonishing recall, Chipper Jones tells the story of his rise to the MLB ranks and what it took to stay with one organization his entire career in an era of booming free agency. His journey begins with learning the art of switch-hitting and takes off after the Braves make him the number one overall pick in the 1990 draft, setting him on course to become the linchpin of their lineup at the height of their fourteen-straight division-title run. Ballplayer takes readers into the clubhouse of the Braves’ extraordinary dynasty, from the climax of the World Series championship in 1995 to the last-gasp division win by the 2005 “Baby Braves”; all the while sharing pitch-by-pitch dissections of clashes at the plate with some of the all-time great starters, such as Clemens and Johnson, as well as closers such as Wagner and Papelbon. He delves into his relationships with Bobby Cox and his famous Braves brothers—Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz, among them—and opponents from Cal Ripken Jr. to Barry Bonds. The National League MVP also opens up about his overnight rise to superstardom and the personal pitfalls that came with fame; his spirited rivalry with the New York Mets; his reflections on baseball in the modern era—outrageous money, steroids, and all—and his special last season in 2012. Ballplayer immerses us in the best of baseball, as if we’re sitting next to Chipper in the dugout on an endless spring day. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Hit Your Potential Steve Ferroli, 1998 Hit Your Potential reveals the batting techniques of Ted Williams, the last of the .400 hitters. One of the most self-disciplined batters ever to play the game, Williams developed precise hitting principles based on his spit-second assessment of hitting zones. Author Steve Ferroli, Ted Williams's technical hitting successor and commissioner of the Ted Williams League of youth baseball, presents this theory in practical terms that every player can understand. He combines mental and physical elements of the hitting game, providing invaluable advice for increasing your hitting potential. You'll learn how to put Williams's theory into practice through extensive illustrations detailing the hitter's precise moves, guidelines for developing solid stroke technique, and pointers for correcting problems at the plate. Bring peak-performance to your hitting game with the big-league strategies of the legendary Ted Williams. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Youth Baseball Bible Dan Gray, 2018-12-08 Youth baseball instruction guide for coaches, parents and players. Written by Dan Gray, former MLB catcher with the LA Dodgers and who now runs a two-location instructional academy in Mount Kisco and Port Chester, NY. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Making Little League Baseball® More Fun for Kids: 30 Games and Drills Guaranteed to Improve Skills and Attitudes Randy Voorhees, 2002-05-17 Put the play back in Play ball! Face it: Your Little Leaguers didn't sign up for your team to work on their pitching, work on their batting, or work on their base-running. They joined the team to play and have fun with their friends. But finding ways to keep your team enthusiastic and motivated doesn't have to supersede crucial skill development. Making Little League‚ Baseball More Fun for Kids can help you overcome the greatest coaching obstacle of all: how to teach your kids the skills they need to win games while allowing them to have fun and appreciate the game of baseball. Children prefer games, contests, and competitions. Since it's their practice time, not yours, why not create a practice schedule that excites them? Making Little League‚ Baseball More Fun for Kids gives both coaches and parents a way to provide skill work in the guise of games that will keep kids happy and attentive throughout their practice. Written by a longtime baseball enthusiast, player, and coach and backed by the prestigious Little League‚ brand, this collection of creative new drills introduces 30 games within the game to use during practice sessions. Many can be played at home, while others are designed to involve the entire team. Each game is fun and simple to coordinate, and all of them teach or refine essential baseball skills so kids will enjoy their practice time while improving their technique. Each game features: A brief message or anecdote that relates to the skill being learned Information about the number of players required, necessary equipment, a detailed explanation of how to play the game, and more An explanation of the specific skills that will be improved Sidebars that enlighten and entertain Photos and captions to clarify accompanying text Help your team rediscover the pleasure of playing America's favorite pastime with the help of Making Little League‚ Baseball More Fun for Kids. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: You Can Teach Hitting Dusty Baker, Jeff Mercer, Marvin L. Bittinger, 1993 A guide for parents and baseball coaches that offers instructions on teaching players how to hit a baseball; includes information on selecting a bat, using the right pitch, avoiding the ten most common mistakes, and learning how to work with a team. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Mike Epstein on Hitting Mike Epstein, 2003 In this indispensable resource Mike Epstein addressessuch fundamental yet critical topics as bat speed,approach, correct form and positioning, leverage, swingand pitch planes, and much, much more. Each topic iscovered in Mike's enjoyable and easy-to-read writingstyle. Dozens of illustrations to make learning andapplying these ideas even easier. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: The MVP Machine Ben Lindbergh, Travis Sawchik, 2019-06-04 Move over, Moneyball -- this New York Times bestseller examines major league baseball's next cutting-edge revolution: the high-tech quest to build better players. As bestselling authors Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik reveal in The MVP Machine, the Moneyball era is over. Fifteen years after Michael Lewis brought the Oakland Athletics' groundbreaking team-building strategies to light, every front office takes a data-driven approach to evaluating players, and the league's smarter teams no longer have a huge advantage in valuing past performance. Lindbergh and Sawchik's behind-the-scenes reporting reveals: How undersized afterthoughts José Altuve and Mookie Betts became big sluggers and MVPs How polarizing pitcher Trevor Bauer made himself a Cy Young contender How new analytical tools have overturned traditional pitching and hitting techniques How a wave of young talent is making MLB both better than ever and arguably worse to watch Instead of out-drafting, out-signing, and out-trading their rivals, baseball's best minds have turned to out-developing opponents, gaining greater edges than ever by perfecting prospects and eking extra runs out of older athletes who were once written off. Lindbergh and Sawchik take us inside the transformation of former fringe hitters into home-run kings, show how washed-up pitchers have emerged as aces, and document how coaching and scouting are being turned upside down. The MVP Machine charts the future of a sport and offers a lesson that goes beyond baseball: Success stems not from focusing on finished products, but from making the most of untapped potential. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Youth Baseball Coaching John T. Reed, 2000 In this guide for youth baseball coaches, experienced coach John T. Reed demonstrates how he has achieved extraordinary results by focusing on players' innate skills in areas such as base running, waiting for a good pitch, and fielding. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Ask a Manager Alison Green, 2018-05-01 'I'm a HUGE fan of Alison Green's Ask a Manager column. This book is even better' Robert Sutton, author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide 'Ask A Manager is the book I wish I'd had in my desk drawer when I was starting out (or even, let's be honest, fifteen years in)' - Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck A witty, practical guide to navigating 200 difficult professional conversations Ten years as a workplace advice columnist has taught Alison Green that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they don't know what to say. Thankfully, Alison does. In this incredibly helpful book, she takes on the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You'll learn what to say when: · colleagues push their work on you - then take credit for it · you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email and hit 'reply all' · you're being micromanaged - or not being managed at all · your boss seems unhappy with your work · you got too drunk at the Christmas party With sharp, sage advice and candid letters from real-life readers, Ask a Manager will help you successfully navigate the stormy seas of office life. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Pitching. Isn't. Complicated. Dan Blewett, 2013-12 There are many complexities in pitching, but the complexities are the last ten percent, not the first ninety. The first 90% - the things every good pitcher does - are simple. Pitching. Isn't. Complicated. is a concise explanation of the pitching maxims that every pitcher must exhibit. Covered are mechanics, mindset, mental training, situational pitching, holding runners, and more. The author has combined his playing experience with innovative training techniques to become one of the most successful young pitching coaches in the country. The methods in this book are not sensational and there are no fads, no superfluous exercises and no gimmicks. Rather, the goal is to provide only the best drills, teaching methods and concepts that comprise the optimal dose of training. Pitching. Isn't. Complicated. is a concise, layman and actionable book written to give coaches, parents and pitchers a holistic understanding of elite pitching. With a mountain of conflicting information available on the Internet, the development of pitchers has become more confusing than ever; this book will change that. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Taking on the Title of Coach Duke Baxter, Steve Nikorak, 2017-07-12 Bridgewater¿s own Duke Baxter and Steve Nikorak have joined forces to tackle one of the most daunting tasks of parenthood, taking on the title of Coach. Every parent that has stepped up and accepted the responsibility to coach their child¿s youth baseball team has felt that warm sense of pride and excitement, soon to be replaced by sheer terror. What am I going to do with a bunch of 7-year olds! This book is for every parent that has taken on the title of Coach but didn¿t have a clue what to do next. Duke Baxter, former professional baseball player and CEO of Zoned Sports Academy and Steve Nikorak, former professional baseball player and Coach at Zoned Sports Academy share their coaching wisdom in a simple 5-step guide for even the most reluctant of sports parents. This book covers everything from how to run a practice appropriate for the age group to fun drills that will keep all players engaged to what is a baseball knee and how should I use it. Each of the 5-steps also shares key Diamondisms, from the Dominate the Diamond secrets to success. These unique insights, little nuggets are the grit that makes the difference in making a successful coach. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Youth Strength Training Avery D. Faigenbaum, Wayne L. Westcott, 2009 |
| hitting fundamentals youth: The Golfing Machine Homer Kelley, 1982 |
| hitting fundamentals youth: The Complete Guide to Youth Baseball Pasquale De Marco, 2025-05-02 **The Complete Guide to Youth Baseball** is the complete guide to coaching youth baseball. Whether you're a first-time coach or a seasoned veteran, this book has everything you need to know to make your season a success. In **The Complete Guide to Youth Baseball**, you'll find: * Step-by-step instructions on how to teach the basics of baseball, including fielding, hitting, pitching, and base running * Drills and exercises to help your players improve their skills * Tips on how to create a positive and supportive team environment * Advice on how to deal with the challenges of coaching youth baseball, such as managing parents and dealing with difficult players **The Complete Guide to Youth Baseball** is more than just a coaching manual. It's also a valuable resource for parents of youth baseball players. In this book, you'll learn: * How to support your child's baseball career * How to set realistic expectations * How to deal with competition and disappointment * How to promote sportsmanship and good character **The Complete Guide to Youth Baseball** is the only book you need to coach youth baseball like a pro. With its comprehensive coverage of the game, from the basics to more advanced techniques, this book is a must-have for any coach or parent who wants to help their players succeed. So what are you waiting for? Grab a copy of **The Complete Guide to Youth Baseball** today and start coaching youth baseball like a pro! If you like this book, write a review on google books! |
| hitting fundamentals youth: The Art of Hitting .300 Charley Lau, Alfred Glossbrenner, 1980 Using sequence photography, Charley Lau, the batting instructor for the New York Yankees, teaches his system of hitting and includes an analysis of current and past hitters, and practice drills. |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Five Lessons Ben Hogan, 2006 |
| hitting fundamentals youth: Hitting Biomechanics Bob Keyes, 2017-12-10 Since the beginning of organized baseball there has been a great deal of material written on the extremely difficult skill of hitting a baseball. Hall of Fame players and former Major League hitting coaches have produced much of this literature, sharing decades of experience from the baseball trenches with those who aspire to follow in their profession. However, despite the thousands of publications written over the last hundred years, little information is available on the correct and essential body mechanics required to achieve success at the highest levels of baseball. Biomechanics is the science of measuring and describing human body movement. The purpose of this book is to define the art of hitting a baseball using knowledge gained from the science of biomechanical analysis.In 1986 Bio Kinetics Research & Development began conducting biomechanical research to better understand the body mechanics of the best hitters in the game of baseball, captured during live Major League competition. This book addresses the results of those three dimensional analyses that Bio Kinetics performed on hundreds of Major League hitters over the course of three decades. It is important to note that the information presented is NOT based on any past or present hitting theories or a simple two dimensional observation (such as with video or still images), as is the case with almost all prior publications. To the best of our knowledge, the scope and depth of this work is unique, and no other organization currently has both the process and the expertise employed by Bio Kinetics Research & Development. So, how have we accomplished this? The process starts with data capture. Multiple synchronized high speed and high resolution video cameras are used to record hitters in actual game situations. Next, the multiple two dimensional motion sequences are digitized and converted into a single computerized three dimensional motion sequence. Finally, the laws of physics, along with knowledge of exercise physiology and motor learning, are applied to yield an in-depth understanding of the essential patterns of movement, balance and muscular exertion required to successfully hit a major league pitch. It is the science of biomechanics, not simple observation that provides the irrefutable data presented in this book. Under the title of Pitch Out various detailed experiences of this 30 year venture are told in each section. The author is well aware of the various schools of thought on the correct understanding of hitting mechanics, each with its attending army of vocal proponents and equally vocal opponents! The intention of this publication is neither to praise nor attack prevailing hitting theory, nor to discount anyone's contribution to the science of hitting. It is important to remember that the evolution of knowledge and understanding of the baseball swing began more than one hundred years ago and many have made positive contributions along the way. Our research, and this book are simply the next step on the path. Three dimensional motion analyses, captured from live competition and compiled over three decades, provides solid evidence of what REALLY happens in the baseball swing, while exposing a tremendous amount of misinformation about the mechanics of hitting as well. This book separates fact from fiction and style from absolute efficient mechanics by presenting cutting edge objective information from those analyses.While the focus of this book is what the best hitters in baseball do, biomechanically, it is important to point out that hitting a baseball is more than simply a mechanical skill. Although often affected by mechanics, the mental, perceptual, and reactional components of this skill are discussed in chapters 9, 10 &11. |
HITTING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
It's all about hitting a button and having something cool happen. Because when you hit the slick spots on the racetrack its like hitting black ice and the car will slide. These examples are from …
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hitting - the act of contacting one thing with another; "repeated hitting raised a large bruise"; "after three misses she finally got a hit"
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Synonyms for HITTING: knocking, smacking, slapping, slamming, punching, banging, whacking, pounding; Antonyms of HITTING: missing, skirting, losing, failing (at), falling short (of)
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(baseball) hitting a baseball so that it drops suddenly impaction , impingement a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
Hitting or Hiting – Which is Correct? - Two Minute English
Nov 29, 2024 · The correct spelling is hitting. In English, when a verb ends in a single vowel followed by a consonant, you double the consonant before adding -ing . This rule applies …
Hitting Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary
A series of hits or blows directed at a person or object. Their conflict ended in hitting. The skill of hitting. The batter's hitting improved with practice. Present participle of hit. My shoulder hurts …
What does Hitting mean? - Definitions.net
Hitting refers to the act of coming into violent contact with something; to strike forcefully or deliberately. It can also refer to achieving or reaching a particular level, point or target. This …
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May 17, 2025 · hitting (countable and uncountable, plural hittings) A series of hits or blows directed at a person or object.
hitting - WordReference.com Dictionary of English
to deal a blow aimlessly: a child hitting out in anger and frustration. to make a violent verbal attack: Critics hit out at the administration's new energy policy. hit the books , [ Slang. ] to …
Hiting vs. Hitting: Which is the Correct Spelling? - Engram Blog
Mar 10, 2024 · "Hiting" is the incorrect spelling of "hitting." "Hitting" refers to the action of striking something or someone with force, often using a hand, tool, or object. It can be intentional or …
HITTING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
It's all about hitting a button and having something cool happen. Because when you hit the slick spots …
Hitting - definition of hitting by The Free Dictionary
hitting - the act of contacting one thing with another; "repeated hitting raised a large bruise"; "after three misses she …
HITTING Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words …
Synonyms for HITTING: knocking, smacking, slapping, slamming, punching, banging, whacking, …
Hitting - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
(baseball) hitting a baseball so that it drops suddenly impaction , impingement a sharp collision …
Hitting or Hiting – Which is Correct? - Two Minute English
Nov 29, 2024 · The correct spelling is hitting. In English, when a verb ends in a single vowel followed by a …
