Practicing For Perfection Key Drills For Every Position And Skill Set In Baseball Softball And Little League

Author : Ed Nielsen,Larry Gabe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1707573123

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Practicing for Perfection: Key Drills for Every Position and Skill Set in Baseball, Softball, and Little League by Ed Nielsen,Larry Gabe Pdf

Practicing for Perfection provides specific drills for each position and skill set in baseball and softball. Just playing the game will improve a player's performance, but it will take a long time to reach any level of proficiency. Meanwhile, the player's team probably will not be too successful. This book will shorten the learning curve dramatically, from years to just weeks. Players who practice these drills diligently will maximize their natural athletic abilities and have an advantage over nearly every opponent they face. The narrative is written clearly and concisely, and is amplified with over 60 photographs that demonstrate exactly what the narrative says. A player, coach, or parent can read AND see exactly what needs to be done. You might need to buy quite a few books to get all the information contained in just this volume. Practicing for Perfection is "one-stop shopping" at its best.

Author : Ed Nielsen,Larry Gabe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798686579422

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Little Things Win Big Games by Ed Nielsen,Larry Gabe Pdf

Designed specifically for young baseball coaches at all levels, this book would also be a great tool for player and parent. Practicing for Perfection provides drills for each position and skill set in baseball and softball, specific fundamental drills that are key to performanceJust playing the game will improve a player's performance, but it would take a long time to reach any level of proficiency, plus you avoid the player learning bad habits that then must be broken to learn the "Right Way."Meanwhile, the player's team probably will not be too successful. This book will shorten the learning curve dramatically, from years to just weeks. Players who practice these drills diligently will maximize their natural athletic abilities and have an advantage over nearly every opponent they face. The narrative is written clearly, concisely, and is amplified with over 60 photographs that demonstrate exactly what the narrative says. A player, coach, or parent can read AND see exactly what needs to be done. You would need to buy quite a few books to get all the information contained in just this volume. LTWBG: Practicing for Perfection is "one-stop shopping" at its best.

Author : Judi Garman,Michelle Gromacki
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492583059

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Softball Skills & Drills by Judi Garman,Michelle Gromacki Pdf

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.

Author : Doug Bernier,Sarah Bernier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0615792324

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Baseball Hitting Drills for a Batting Tee by Doug Bernier,Sarah Bernier Pdf

20 baseball hitting drills, accompanied by 20 streaming videos - one to describe and demonstrate each drill in the book. Illustrated with full color diagrams, and includes bonus material. Written by professional baseball player

Author : Dirk Baker
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476633152

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Baseball and Softball Drills by Dirk Baker Pdf

Written for coaches, this book--in its expanded third edition--presents more than 200 baseball and softball games and activities for preschoolers through college age, focusing on teaching, improvement of skills and enjoyment. Games emphasizing base running, bunting, catching, fielding, hitting, throwing and pitching are covered. Each section reviews fundamentals, introduces creative skills and drills for group practice, and details the age group, objective, equipment and rules for each activity.

Author : Bob Swope
Publisher : Bob Swope, Jacobob Press
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780977281787

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Youth Baseball and Softball Drills, Plays, and Situations Handbook by Bob Swope Pdf

Swope presents 147 drills, plays, and diagrams, all numbered for easy reference between coaches. He covers all the basic offensive, defensive, and situation fundamentals one needs to get started.

Author : Michele Smith,Lawrence Hsieh
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780071744607

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Coach's Guide to Game-Winning Softball Drills by Michele Smith,Lawrence Hsieh Pdf

“Mastering these drills will arm your players with one of the biggest intangibles necessary to perform well--confidence.” --Michele Smith Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame pitcher Michele Smith throws one right down the middle with this big collection of more than 250 skill-building drills developed especially for coaches of fast-pitch recreation league, travel ball, and high school softball players, ages eight to eighteen. Straight from the Michele Smith Gold Camps and Clinics, these drills are designed to give you all the tools you need to teach the entire range of offensive and defensive softball skills. With Michele's expert guidance and instruction, you'll coach your players to: Master the mechanics of footwork for fielding with hustle Swing for the fences and hit the fastest pitches Catch the ball proactively and throw it quickly and accurately to its target Defend the infield and outfield with speed and confidence Run the bases swiftly and strategically Refine fast-pitch skills so they can windmill like Michele And much more

Author : Bob Bennett,American Baseball Coaches Association
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0736050833

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The Baseball Drill Book by Bob Bennett,American Baseball Coaches Association Pdf

Offers 198 activities for baseball players' training. Covers drills for warm-up, throwing, catching, base running, hitting, pitching, and fielding.

Author : Peter M. Caliendo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Baseball for children
ISBN : 1450474241

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Youth Baseball Drills by Peter M. Caliendo Pdf

Author : Michael Schmidt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : Baseball
ISBN : 0595430880

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Start 'em Right . Keep 'em Playing by Michael Schmidt Pdf

"Start 'Em Right . Keep 'Em Playing breaks down the basic fundamental skills of softball by incorporating interactive and goal oriented drills and challenges for young children. Not only does this book teach players and parents basic softball skills but the intangible life lessons of respect, accountability, and resiliency."-Kim Maher, head coach, Purdue Softball, 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist All too often, children lose interest in playing baseball and softball because of poor coaching practices or too much emphasis on winning instead of having fun. Parent and fifteen-year Little League coach Mike Schmidt will show you how to bring back the joy of the game for kids, parents, and coaches alike. Schmidt focuses on the all-important basic elements of catching, fielding, throwing, hitting, and base running. He also includes tips and insights into the emotional and psychological aspects of building good players and making a winning team. Most importantly, you'll learn how to start children on the right path, help them conquer their fears, and make practices at home or on the ball field exciting and fun. Master the art of youth coaching and bring families and communities together for a wonderful athletic experience, year after year.

Author : Diane L. Potter,Lynn V. Johnson
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0736059539

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Softball by Diane L. Potter,Lynn V. Johnson Pdf

Improve your play at the plate, on the base paths, and in the field by mastering the essentials of the game. Softball: Steps to Success offers a comprehensive, progressive approach that combines in-depth instruction, crisp illustrations, and 127 drills. Any player can become fundamentally sound and be ready to take the field. You'll find detailed instruction on every individual skill necessary for success in the game: catching, throwing, fielding, pitching, hitting, and baserunning. This updated edition also includes these features: -Responsibilities of each position on the field and every batter in the lineup -Offensive and defensive tactics for specific game situations -Emphasis on the short game, covering five types of bunts and the running slap hit -An expanded section on pitching that includes seven types of pitches for modified-pitch, slow-pitch, and fastpitch games -Skill-development drills with assessment scoring systems to gauge progress along the way Hits, runs, putouts, and double plays are at your fingertips. With Softball: Steps to Success, part of the popular Steps to Success Series that has sold more than 1.5 million copies, your performance on the diamond will shine.

Author : Gary E Barr
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798564492454

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The Ultimate Hitting Training Guide by Gary E Barr Pdf

The Ultimate Hitting Training Guide utilizes modern training methods, with 140 functional drills containing over 500 individual steps to develop the fundamentals and techniques described in The Ultimate Hitting Fundamentals, Techniques, and Strategy Guide. The training guide incorporates: ◆ Swing fixes for common hitting issues. ◆ New persuasive scientific methods of learning relating to the development of motor skills. ◆ How to deliberately practice to make the best use of the time available. ◆ How to test whether swing adjustments are game ready. ◆ The mental processes used by great hitters during practice and games. ◆ How to plan a hitting practice for any age group. ◆ How to build strength, conditioning, and speed for baseball and fastpitch softball hitters.

Author : Ned McIntosh
Publisher : McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0809247895

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Little League Drills and Strategies by Ned McIntosh Pdf

Training activities to develop playing skills. Includes help with team management, fundraising, and planning special events.

Author : Gloria Solomon,Andrea Becker
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0736050841

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Focused for Fastpitch by Gloria Solomon,Andrea Becker Pdf

Annotation Focused for Fastpitchcombines the best qualities of a drill book and a softball-specific guide to sport psychology, ensuring that come game time everyone will play at peak performance. Informative yet easy to read, mastering the Focused for Fastpitchtraining principles requires no prior experience, and each chapter includes interactive exercises and charts to help monitor progress. Each drill clearly specifies the mental and physical skills targeted, the goal, proper execution, coaching tips, and variations for increasing or decreasing difficulty. And for additional insight into successful skill building, some favorite drills are included from these top coaches:-Gayle Blevins, University of Iowa-Tami Brown, All-American Softball School's College Prep Program-Connie Clark, University of Texas-Michelle Gromacki, California State University, Fullerton-Jacquie Joseph, Michigan State University-Brian Kolze, University of the Pacific-Patrick Murphy, University of Alabama-Coaching staff, University of California, Davis-John Reeves, University of California-Kathy Strahan, California State University, SacramentoIntegrating concentration, confidence, mental imagery, and energy regulation at practice with softball-specific drills will result in players reaching their potential far sooner than practicing any of these aspects alone. Applying the information in Focused for Fastpitchis the best way to gain the advantage.

Author : The National Alliance For Youth Sports
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781118068168

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Coaching Baseball For Dummies by The National Alliance For Youth Sports Pdf

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.