There is no one way to throw a baseball; for this simple reason the pitcher has one of the most intriguing positions in baseball. Short or tall,gawky or athletic,lefty or righty,hard thrower or crafty nibbler,anyone who can find a way to get batters out can be a good pitcher.The Louisville Slugger Complete Book of Pitching analyzes the methods of stars such as Nolan Ryan,Greg Maddux,and Tom Seaver. In addition,this book reveals what all prospective pitchers-regardless of style or stuff-need to do in order to be successful. Among the topics covered are:
- Building proper mechanics,from stride and delivery to release point and follow-through
- Throwing fastballs with varying velocity and movement around the plate
- Moving hitters in and out and forward and back in the box with an effective change-up
- Responding to key game situations and defensive responsibilities
- Building strength and flexibility in the arm as well as the legs and torso through customized conditioning plans
- Scouting opposition before game day,analyzing field conditions,and being your own coach on the mound when your stuff isn't working
- Developing the mental game necessary to control emotions and deal with adversity
Publisher: Contemporary Books IncISBN: 9780809226689Weight: 506 gDimensions: 254 x 203 x 13 mm
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