Baseball Strategies

Name: Baseball Strategies
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ISBN: 9780736042185

American Baseball Coaches Association, Bob Bennett, American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) , Jack Stallings

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Human Kinetics
23 December 2002

Baseball

Some books teach coaches and players what to do; this also explains why. Developed by an all-star cast of coaches selected by the American Baseball Coaches Association, Baseball Strategies is the most comprehensive resource ever written on the tactical aspects of the game. Providing the content are 18 of the game's top strategists, including several coaches whose teams have totaled more than 1,000 wins and have won national championships.

Meet every decision-making challenge, from setting the most effective lineup at the plate and in the field to deciding what play to call and when to call it in tight game situations. Should a runner be sent on a 2-2 pitch with one out? Should a hitter be walked to allow for a force-out even if the next batter is an RBI leader? When should a pitcher hold a runner on base from the stretch position or pitch from a more comfortable full windup? The analyses and answers to all of these questions and many more can be found in this book.

In part I, you'll learn the specifics of offense, from determining the hitting lineup to studying the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing pitcher and defense. The contributors to the offensive side of the game include Itch Jones, Mike Gillespie, Danny Hall, and Mark Johnson. In part II, experts such as Bob Bennett and John Winkin explore pitching from every angle, including strategies for shutting down hitters, stopping baserunners, and fielding the position. In Parts III and Parts IV, you'll learn better defensive strategies for fine-tuning your strategic approach from George Horton, Jim Morris, and Bobo Brayton, just to name a few.

Take a big tactical lead on your opponent. From position-specific responsibilities to situation-specific options to adjusting to the level of competition to altering your game plan in the middle innings, Baseball Strategies covers all the bases to give you a winning advantage in thinking the game.

By: American Baseball Coaches Association, Bob Bennett, American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)
Edited by: Jack Stallings, Bob Bennett
Imprint: Human Kinetics
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 748g
ISBN: 9780736042185
ISBN 10: 0736042180
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 23 December 2002
Recommended Age: From 18 to 99 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I Offense 1. Determining the Lineup and Batting Order Richard “Itch” Jones 2. Scouting and Studying the Opposition Chuck Hartman 3. Using Signals for Hitting and Baserunning Mike Gillespie 4. Hitting Strategy Mark Johnson 5. Base Running Strategy Danny Hall 6. Decision Making in Specific Offensive Situations Jack Stallings Part II Pitching 7. Shutting Down Hitters Keith Madison 8. Stopping Baserunners Bob Bennett 9. Fielding the Position Geoff Zahn 10. Working a Game John Winkin 11. Handling Pitchers Steve Hertz Part III Defense 12. Setting the Line up: Positions 2-9 Jim Morris 13. Defensive Positioning George Horton 14. Defensive Tactics Bob Morgan Part IV Fine-Tuning Your Strategic Approach 15. Adjusting for Different Levels of Competition John Herbold 16. Adapting the Game Plan for Different Situations Dick Birmingham 17. Playing the Game the Right Way Bobo Brayton

Reviews for Baseball Strategies

From Scholastic Coach & Athletic Director Two great coaches (editors) and a picked team of 18 topnotch coaches offer an outstanding compendium of talent on all the mechanics and niceties of pitching......Super stuff all the way up and down the line; including the writing, the illustrations, and the mentalities behind the expositions. It is good stuff - sharp, insightful, thorough. From Hit2win.com We strongly recommend this book for coaches at all levels of the game. We love it and feel that you will too! From Collegiate Baseball This book has a tremendous amount to offer for baseball coaches and players in the game. It is unquestionably one of the top books have ever read on the subject of strategy and should be required reading for everyone in baseball.