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Library CD (In Stock)
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781797105819
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ISBN: 9781797105802
| Runtime: | 2.70 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Sports & Recreation |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
A #1 Amazon.com bestseller in Baseball Coaching
Ted Williams was arguably the greatest pure hitter who ever lived. A lifelong student of hitting, he sought advice from every great hitter—and pitcher—he met. Drawing on that advice, as well as his own legendary life in baseball, Williams produced the all-time batting classic, The Science of Hitting. Using its detailed and concise coaching players of all skill levels will learn how to improve their fundamentals and gain keen insights into the finer points of hitting, including:
-How to Think Like a Pitcher and Guess the Pitch
-The Three Cardinal Rules for Developing a Smooth Line-Driving Swing
-The Secrets of Hip and Wrist Action
-Pitch Selection
-Bunting
-Hitting the Opposite Way
The Science of Hitting is a must-have for all baseball players looking to improve their turn at bat and for all coaches and parents teaching the sport.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Baseball’s last .400 hitter share[s] his secrets in this primer still used at all levels of the game.” —Paul Dickson, author of Bill Veeck: Baseball’s Greatest Maverick
“A major influence on my basic hitting skills through my formative years and a must for learning and knowing the strike zone.” —Wade Boggs, American League batting champion
"The Science of Hitting is his comprehensive book of wisdom and anecdote, a baseball bible that offers clear, concise, well-illustrated, fundamental information on how to hit a baseball and, just as important, how to think about hitting a baseball.” —Amazon.com
Author
Author Bio: Ted Williams
Ted Williams (1918–2002) won the American League batting championship six times and was given a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. He was the last man to bat .400 in major league baseball and has been considered America’s leading sports fisherman. With John Underwood, he coauthored 'Fishing The Big Three’ and his autobiography, My Turn at Bat, as well as Science of Hitting about the science of baseball.
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Author Bio: John Underwood
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Sports & Recreation |
| Runtime: | 2.70 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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