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ISBN: 0809298023

ISBN13: 9780809298020

The Louisville Slugger® Complete Book of Hitting Faults and Fixes : How to Detect and Correct the 50 Most Common Mistakes at the Plate

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By Mark Gola and John Monteleone

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Book Overview

For a baseball player, there is nothing more frustrating than struggling at the plate. Hitters--no matter how accomplished--experience hitting slumps, for both mechanical and mental reasons. Their challenge--and yours--is to contain them for a short period of time. The Louisville Slugger Complete Book of Hitting Faults and Fixes identifies the sources of fifty distinct hitting faults that lead to problem swings and includes drills specifically designed to help you correct them.

The step-by-step approach starts from the ground up, including:

Problems in the stance: hot feet, poor positioning in the box Pre-swing movements: no coil in torso, overstriding, hitching before swinging Hip rotation and weight transfer: little or no weight transfer, over-rotating The swing: uppercutting, casting your hands, pulling your head off the ball Mental approach: fear of failure, poor judgment of the strike zone, failing to recognize pitch patterns

The instruction behind each fault also features unique insight from a major league hitter or professional coach. These tips also allow you to get inside the best minds in the business and apply their wisdom to your own game. By applying the book's systematic approach, including lots of practice, you will be able to dissect your swing, identify mistakes, and put yourself on the correct path to recovery and success, becoming a true student of the swing.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0809298023

ISBN13:9780809298020

Release Date:February 2001

Publisher:McGraw-Hill Companies

Length:208 Pages

Weight:1.08 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 8.0" x 10.0"

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Rated 5 stars
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By Thriftbooks.com User, September 16, 2007

It was helpful to correct my hitting mistakes. I have been out of baseball for 10 years, and I needed some extra help when getting back in the game. Two thumbs up!

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Rated 5 stars
great book with visual aid and major league perspective

By Thriftbooks.com User, January 29, 2005

This book offers major league insight from major league hitting instructors as well as hitting tips from stars like Chipper and Andruw Jones. The book methodically goes through every component of the swing from set up to follow through to mental approach. If you are struggling with your swing, trying to fine tune a part of your swing, simply improve your approach, or just learn the basics this book is very valuable. The...

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Rated 5 stars
great book parents/coaches

By Thriftbooks.com User, October 27, 2001

This is a great book for you coaches out there. Several drills along with great insight on different hitting styles/tech. Also several tips on what to do if.....

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Rated 5 stars
must read

By Thriftbooks.com User, May 14, 2001

If you coach youth baseball you need to read this book. This book will help make you a better coach and your team a winner.

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A Terrific Baseball Book

By Thriftbooks.com User, April 6, 2001

This is the best instruction book on a baseball topic that I've ever encountered. Very clear, interesting, and well-organized. Will be of special value to coaches--at all levels.

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