A collection of illustrated profiles of more than 175 members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. This is a comprehensive introduction to current philosophies, procedures, and practices related to the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Covers drills for warm-up, throwing, catching, base running, hitting, pitching, and fielding. Get more out of each practice! The Baseball Drill Book presents 198 activities to sharpen every aspect of player and team performance. Found insideDidn't he deserve better? He hustled, competed, and played the game the right way. What happened wasn't fair. A Second Comeback Dan sat by a tree, staring at the ground trying to decide what he would do next. The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant’s personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game—a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar. Found insideA setter who manages to maneuver both body and ball in the blink of an eye to make the perfect pass for the kill and match-winning point. These are all reasons agility and quickness are such prized physical attributes in modern sport. The story of Latino players in the major leagues from the perspective of Miguel Tejada, who overcomes abject poverty to succeed, and also of the many who were discarded along the way. Tejeda was named American League MVP for 2002. Inspired by Derek Jeter’s childhood, this is the seventh book in Jeter Publishing’s New York Times bestselling middle grade baseball series that focuses on key life lessons from Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation. In this book, authors H.A. Dorfman and Karl Kuehl present their practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peack performance at every level of the game. "This book provides practical strategies for developing the mental skills which help speed you to your full potential."---Dave Winfield What does it mean to play heads-up baseball? This book is written from the perspective that correct hand action is crucial to developing a well coordinated, fault-free golf swing. Moe Norman and me share the opinion that proper hand action is missing from many golf swings. Found insideOutlines the author's philosophies about coaching and life, as penned in a letter to the parents of a little league player, while tracing his appointment as a manager for the St. Louis Cardinals and his successful first seasons. Combines step-by-step drawings and photographs with detailed instruction in the author's techniques to provide a master class in the art of putting and offers advice on everything from perfecting the set-up to reading a tricky green. Another fine product from Sports Training Notebooks. The Baseball Scorecards Notebook offers 100 blank baseball scorecards for keeping track of every game. Coaches LOVE them! Found insideJam-packed with cool baseball trivia, history-making records, unforgettable moments, and wacky true tales of your favorite games, players and events. This book hits a grand slam right out of the park! Found inside – Page iThe new edition includes the latest research, new flexibility assessments, new stretching matrix, and dozens of the most effective stretches to personalize a program for any athlete, sport, or event. With contributions from some of the most successful baseball coaches in the country, this comprehensive guide has detailed coverage of offensive, pitching, and defensive tactics. 80 illustrations. Offers advice on the mechanics of pitching, and recommends a program of weight training, aerobic exercise, and sound nutrition Featuring 10 of the sport's best coaches and 75 of their most effective drills, this guide will maximize both the rate and quality of learning, helping players and coaches get the most out of each practice session. Although "Travelball" features a massive amount of practical, hands-on information that will help you coach your team to peak levels of performance, this book doesn't stop there. Found insideAnd, in this third edition, Wootten adds even more value—the coaching experiences, methods, and tactics of his son Joe, a successful high school coach himself. This best-selling textbook addresses the need for an introduction to econometrics specifically written for finance students. "In a book that highlights and takes a stand against fascism and racism, this story is quite relevant to society today where racism, fascism, totalitarianism and oppression can lurk under the surface. Found inside – Page 1In Coaching Youth Baseball the Ripken Way, Cal and Bill share this approach to coaching and development. This is a complete guide to performance factors, training direction and workouts. The text provides solid background information and guidance, while the accompanying DVD offers clear visual demonstrations of tests and drills. This book is a comprehensive drill book intended to help beginner and advanced pitchers, coaches, and parents. A classic sports story from bestselling author Matt Christopher. Perfect funny appreciation gift for your favorite coach! Ernest Jones, one of the greatest teachers in golf history, presents his simple yet effective method for improving your swing. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, if you’re serious about soccer, this is one book you need to own. A Brief History of American Sports reveals that from colonial times to the present, sports have been central to American culture, and a profound expression of who we are. This is the true story behind the creation--and re-creation--of America's most popular sports board game ever--Strat-O-Matic. Edgar Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis delivers a visceral and necessary novel about addiction, family, friendship, and hope. Funny, irreverent, and loaded with more than 100 photos, The Ultimate Baseball Road Trip is the go-to guide for every fan’s armchair or real-life baseball road trip. Found insidePlay ball! George is going to watch a baseball game. One curious little monkey in one big stadium makes for one exciting day at the ballpark! This ebook includes audio narration. 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