Book

Williams, Pete, 1969-

Baseball : how to play the game / [writtten by Pete Williams ; foreword by Harold Reynolds ; introduction by Darrell Miller].

New York : Universe, c2011.

320 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.

"Baseball writer Williams presents a how-to book, generously illustrated, that will serve both as a beautiful coffee-table work for fans interested in seeing gorgeous action shots of star players, and as a definitive guide to skills acquisition for players and coaches. From fundamentals to mechanics, drills to talent development, every element of the game is analyzed and illustrated. Youths and adults alike will enjoy the tips included from star MLB players. While there is nothing new in this text, the combination of superb photography with stellar commentary results in a fine book."--Library Journal.

Baseball.

Baseball -- Training.

Baseball -- Coaching.

Reynolds, Harold.

Miller, Darrell.

Major League Baseball Properties, Inc.

"The official playing and coaching manual of Major League Baseball"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 320).

Basic fundamentals -- Conditioning and drills -- Equipment -- Practice -- Pitching: mechanics -- Pitching: command -- Pitching: heat -- Hitting: approach -- Hitting: contact -- Hitting: power -- Coaching tips -- Advanced fundamentals -- Baserunning -- Fielding: catchers -- Fielding: infielders -- Fielding: outfielders -- Rule book basics -- Developing talent -- Drills.

2010935636

9780789322180 (pbk.)

0789322188 (pbk.)

664668707

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