price：$6.06
Human Kinetics
Not yet published 『Play Ball: 100 Baseball Practice Gamesis the best way to develop players' skills, execution, and on-field team play!
With more than 100 skill-building competitions,Play Ball: 100 Baseball Practice Gamescovers everything from the fundamentals of fielding, pitching, catching, and hitting to special situations such as rundowns, base stealing, and bunting. You'll even learn how to incorporate the games into team practices to perfect execution and prepare for opponents.
Renowned coach and American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame member Tom O'Connell includes games for individual players as well as group competitions for infielders, outfielders, and pitchers and catchers. Coaching tips and variations also allow the developmental games to be used with beginning, intermediate, and advanced players and teams alike.
From outfielder to catcher, from player to coach,Play Ball: 100 Baseball Practice Gamesis your guide to more productive and engaging practices, focused play, and on-the-field excellence.』
price：$6.38
Human Kinetics
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Outstanding Coaching Resource) 『Kathy Veroni and Roanna Brazier have written a real winner with their excellent softball reference, "Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully -- Second Edition". It is the first book to which I turn when I have a question about managing my team. As a softball board member, if there is an issue on which I feel lost, I can inevitably find good guidance from Veroni/Brazier. In the latter case, Chapter 4, Building a Softball Program, has been particularly valuable time and again.
While written for the travel, high school, or college manager, there is plenty here for lower level recreational league coaches as well. There are whole chapters that can benefit any coach, including developing a coaching philosophy, communicating, motivating, coaching plans, and evaluating the players, team, and the job one has done overall as coach for the season. Additionally, there are exceptional sections on coaching offense, defense and managing a game tactically that are unique to this book.
I love the hitting drills finder in Chapter 8. Instead of focusing on a particular skill to develop, as other drill finders do, "Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully" directs its attention on batting problems or flaws to correct. What an absolutely brilliant approach...and of course, extremely valuable to a coach who wants to be more effective! Throw in the standard chapters on defensive and pitching drills and fundamentals, and "Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully" becomes a complete reference guide for having a successful season and program.
I know that this book has given my teams at the recreational league level a real edge, both on the playing field and off. Whether one is a new coach at the recreational level, or a seasoned veteran at the travel or high school level, this book is a must-have on your shelf.』
(Perfect!) 『The book was in perfect condition and the shipping was right on time! Great transaction!』
(Great Tool) 『Love this book...has many basic strategies as well as drills. Planning from pre-season conditioning, to practice plans, to offensive/defensive strategies is included for all levels of play. Recommend to any coach who wants to learn more abouot how to coach the game.』
(The Definitive Handbook for High School Fastpitch Coaches) 『I have coached for over ten years now and have found this book to be the most comprehensive, theoretically sound, user friendly coaching handbook on the market. Veroni has organized the information most effectively using charts and diagrams in addition to her commentary. This is THE book to purchase for both the beginning or experienced high school coach.』
(For Youth Softball - Good Reference) 『This book is comprehensive and is aimed at the coach of a team consisting of younger or much younger players. Kathy Veroni sounds like a tough, fair, and thorough coach. Imagine driving a group of late-arriving players 10 miles out of town and telling then to jog back to practice. No wonder West Illinois U has a great softball team. However, as a captain of a mens' fastpitch softball team, with players who play once a week, this book did not help me much. The drills were just too involved and required a much higher commitment and lower physical strength than I have from the guys on my team. It's like using a college-level calculus text when all you want to learn is high school algebra. Having said that, the big plus of this book is the VERY EXTENSIVE list of both defensive and offensive drills. This section of the book makes the purchase price worthwhile.』 『Field a winning fastpitch softball team year after year with the knowledge and insights of a coaching legend!Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfullyprovides the guidance and technical expertise you need in order to build and maintain a competitive team, covering every facet of leading a squad on the field and developing a program off of it.
Hall of Fame coach Kathy Veroni, who has won more than 1,250 fastpitch games in her career, and pitching expert Roanna Brazier share their insights and experiences in this authoritative, comprehensive guide to coaching fastpitch softball. From developing a coaching philosophy and planning for the season to teaching the skills and tactics of the game, you will find proven formulas for success within these pages.
With practice and conditioning plans, administrative forms, sample scouting charts, tactics for dozens of game situations, and more than 130 drills,Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfullyis the most complete resource available for aspiring and experienced coaches alike. Take advantage of the authors’ expertise to gain a winning edge over your competition.』
price：$5.42
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Excellent Softball Drills Resource for Youth Softball Coaches) 『Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3G428EK8IP38STo all softball players, coaches and parents:
In this video review, I explained that I'm qualified to review this product and why I strongly believe that this book is a great resource for softball drills especially for youth softball coaches.
Reviewer's credentials:
- Experienced Softball Coach (over 20 years of softball coaching experience including the international and college levels)
- Experienced presenter / course conductor in the field of softball and coaching
- Master's Degree in Coaching Sciences
- Doctoral Studies in Coaching Expertise 』
(Great resource for youth league and travel team coaches) 『As a league administrator, I'm always looking for great coaching resources for the coaches in our league. I love this book because it's a combination coaching and drills book. Many drills books out there just have drills (with a smattering of ad hoc remarks on mechanics). But this book is different. Every section of the book has a thorough discussion of the required mechanics (hitting, pitching, defensive footwork, infield defense, outfield defense, etc.), followed by a slew of drills. The book contains a progression of drills for every level of player (youth league level, as well as tons of "advanced variation" drills for travel league and high school players). The book is very organized, and therefore is a great resource for coaches to refer back to on a regular basis. You can tell that Michele Smith is a stickler for details because the photos and captions are very detail oriented and helpful. All and all a fantastic resource! 』
(Outstanding and Highly Recommended!) 『This book is a great reference for any coach of U10, U12, U14 and high school girls softball. The book is very organized and well written, and explains very clearly the fundamentals behind each drill. As expected, the pitching chapter is excellent. But the hitting and the defense chapters are also outstanding. There are lots of advanced level coaching tips throughout the book, including in each drill's "hints" section. Michele Smith is in alot of the photos personally demonstrating the mechanics and drills. The diagrams are good, and clutter free. 』
(Excellent!) 『I have two daughters, an eighth grader who is really into softball, and a fourth grader who is just getting into the sport. I ran across this new drills book and highly recommend it. It's really organized, with good pictures to go along with the drills. And it's great for both of my girls. I'm definitely going to tell their coaches about it.』 『
“Mastering these drills will arm your players with one of the biggest intangibles necessary to perform well--confidence.” --Michele Smith
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame pitcher Michele Smith throws one right down the middle with this big collection of more than 250 skill-building drills developed especially for coaches of fast-pitch recreation league, travel ball, and high school softball players, ages eight to eighteen.
Straight from the Michele Smith Gold Camps and Clinics, these drills are designed to give you all the tools you need to teach the entire range of offensive and defensive softball skills. With Michele's expert guidance and instruction, you'll coach your players to:
Master the mechanics of footwork for fielding with hustle
Swing for the fences and hit the fastest pitches
Catch the ball proactively and throw it quickly and accurately to its target
Defend the infield and outfield with speed and confidence
Run the bases swiftly and strategically
Refine fast-pitch skills so they can windmill like Michele
price：$6.38
Human Kinetics
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Neither a good skills book nor a good drills book) 『"Softball Skills&Drills" by Judi Garman tries to be both a skills book and a drills book, and as a result, does neither exceptionally well. The skills it covers (catching, throwing, infield, outfield, pitching, the catcher, team defense, hitting, bunting&slap hitting, and base running) are generally covered in every skills book and does not provide very many unique insights. The end of each chapter contains drills loosely organized into categories, but with no drill finder (as most every other drills book has), one has to hunt through every drill in every chapter to find one that may suit his/her needs.
Additionally, it tries to provide information for all levels of coaches, but not in a very logical progression. There is little of value for the advanced coach, but there is too much advanced information to benefit the beginning coach. For example, just in Chapter 1 (Catching), the first subjects are "the glove", "catching throws", "basic fielding position", "moving to the ball", "catching ground balls" - decent information for the beginning coach. However, stuck right in the middle of the chapter is a section on "making desperation catches", covering such things as diving catches, sliding catches and running backhanded catches - information for an older player and/or advanced coach. Following that, a section on catching fly balls and pop flies (again back to basic stuff), and finally a section on "overcoming obstacles" like wind, sun, or fences - more advanced information. I wish I could say that Chapter 1 was the exception and that the rest of the book was organized more coherently, but it is not.
One other problem with "Softball Skills&Drills" is that a lot of the information is dated or, in my opinion, wrong. This is particularly the case within the base running chapter. First off, it offers the head-first slide into a base as a viable slide. Not only is a head-first slide the most dangerous way to slide, it is also touted as the fastest way to slide which is not the case, particularly when accounting for the time to get up and advance to the next base in the case of an overthrow. Plus, all the women in the pictures are in shorts and tube socks - no sliders, no long pants - which is unrealistic.
There is one section in The Catcher chapter that I did find somewhat informative, and that is the pitching chart on page 122. There is a lot of decent information there that a young catcher can use to learn to call her own game. Otherwise, I recommend passing on this book.』
(The One Softball Book You Must Own) 『If you only buy one softball drill book, let this be the one. The drills in this book run the gamut from basic drills for the beginner to advanced drills for the advanced travel ball player. If you are a beginning coach, the drills in this book will help you plan your practices to get the most instruction into a limited amount of time. "Softball Skills and Drills" is a great little book that will stay fresh and relevant as your team grows and matures. Garman knows her stuff!』
(Great book on basic drills) 『This is a good book on the basic and advanced drills for girls learning softball. Highly suggest it.』
(Excellent resource for all levels of coaching) 『I have assistant coached my daughters' ASA teams for the past six years, and now I'm an assistant coach of my oldest daughter's jr. high team. I've pretty much learned along the way, picking up ideas and drills from the excellent coaches around me. But I just recently picked this book up and am excited about what I see. It's basic enough for the have-no-clue-but-want-to-learn coach, but there are so many drills here that even experienced coaches will pick up some new ideas. I especially like how the coach is fundamentally sound--the advice can therefore be trusted. I am going to be keeping this book nearby over these next seasons, and perhaps some of these drills will help the girls I coach to be even that much better. I am highly recommending this book for all of us who hope to gain just an inch of an advantage over those who rely merely on gut instinct.』
(Great For The Novice; Even Better For The More Experienced) 『"Softball Skills&Drills" by Judi Garman is a valuable book for any softball coach or player. I have to admit that I am an inexperienced softball player, who has recently joined a league for recreation. Because I had little knowledge of the game, I bought this book because it is advertised on the cover as "The best book on the basics of the game." In retrospect I think that claim may be a bit of an overstatement because the book does assume a general working knowledge of the mechanics and rules of the game of softball. While these fundamentals are explained in pieces throughout the book, I would have really enjoyed a more thorough overview before Garman raced into chapter one, "Catching." Don't get me wrong: this is a great book, but absolute beginners may also need an even more basic text.
What the book does do superbly is to break down all the fundamental skills of the game of softball and give easy to comprehend (if not to execute, sometimes) explanations, tips, and techniques related to these skills, as well as sets of drills designed to develop those skills. In reading the book (from the viewpoint of a neophyte player) I couldn't help but believe that the single best audience for this book would be coaches. This book would be a positive treasure trove of information for coaches at any level of competition.
I think this is an excellent book, and would have given it five stars if not for the omission of a general introduction, overview, and strategy section that would really help those who need the most basic "basics of the game." As it is, I would like to give it four and a half stars, because it really is an excellent text.
Highly recommended to softball players and coaches everywhere. 』 『Looking for the ultimate softball“how-to” book to help you learn and master the essential skills? Softball Skills&Drills covers all the essential fundamentals to build strong individual players and winning teams. Written by one of the winningest coaches in NCAA history, Softball Skills&Drills shows you how to perform and improve hitting, bunting, slap hitting, baserunning, fielding, throwing, pitching, and catching skills.
Author Judi Garman has more than 30 years of experience, more than 1,100 victories, and a spot in the National Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. She has proven that she has what it takes to win consistently. Now, Garman shares her formula for developing the fundamentals and winning through the 170 detailed drills in Softball Skills&Drills.
Softball Skills&Drills gives you more than just Xs and Os. This practical handbook is loaded with tips to speed players’ skill development. And check the back of the book for information on ordering the companion video series to see the techniques and drills in action.』
price：$6.06
Human Kinetics
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Comprehensive, but...) 『Kirk Walker has assembled over 175 drills organized into fourteen chapters covering training, fundamental skills, position-specific skills, and tactical drills. Each drill page states the drill's purpose, how to organize and execute it, variations of the drill, and miscellaneous coaching points. Additionally, each chapter has an introduction that provides general guidance for the topic at hand. Though there is a lot of information presented, I feel that this book does not quite live up to its promise.
One problem may be that each chapter is written by a different D1 coach, and since each D1 program has its own philosophies and points of emphasis, there seems to be a lack of continuity from chapter to chapter. Given that Kirk Walker is the Head Coach at Oregon State University, his book may have been better served focusing on Oregon State's drills, approach, values and beliefs.
Like most drill books, this one has a drill finder which tries to help the reader zero in on a drill of interest, but there is not enough granularity in the drill finder table to differentiate from one drill to the next. For example, Chapter 11, Pitching Drills, has 11 different drills yet all of them have the same exact characteristics in the drill finder matrix. As a result, the reader still has to read through each drill to determine which one best suits his/her needs. I would add an additional column in the drill finder that highlights a drill's main "Coaching Point" (as listed on each drill page).
There *are* drills that I've incorporated into my practices and there *is* plenty of good information here, but actually teasing it out and finding it can be a chore. I am glad I have this book, but it is not usually the first book to which I turn when I am stumped and need to find a solution to a practice or player problem.』
In this video review, I explained that I'm qualified to review this product and why I strongly believe that this book is one of the best softball drills book on the market today.
Reviewer's credentials:
- Experienced Softball Coach (over 20 years of softball coaching experience including the international and college levels)
- Experienced presenter / course conductor in the field of softball and coaching
- Master's Degree in Coaching Sciences 』
(Excellent drills) 『This book is a good guide for almost all drills you want to use on practice with one or more players. Recomend to all coaches at the beginning of their carrier.』 『Packed with over 180 drills straight from the practice sessions of the game's most successful programs,The Softball Drill Bookwill add variety to your practices and precision to your game-day performances.
The comprehensive collection covers every aspect of the game. From warm-up to conditioning, throwing to hitting, bunting to base-running, you'll find drills to improve position skill and team execution - all from college coaches and programs that have won 13 NCAA Women's College World Series titles and dozens of NCAA regional tournament titles.
Contributors include:
Cal State Fullerton head coach Michelle Gromacki
Florida State associate head coach Louie Berndt
Fresno State head coach Margie Wright
Iowa associate head coach Michelle Venturella
Long Beach State head coach Kim Sowder
Louisiana State head coach Yvette Girouard
Louisville associate head coach Carol Bruggeman
Michigan head coach Carol Hutchins
Mississippi State head coach Jay Miller
Nebraska assistant coach Jennifer Ogee
Notre Dame head coach Deanna Gumpf
Oregon State head coach Kirk Walker
UCLA head coach Kelly Inouye-Perez
Washington head coach Heather Tarr
One look at the names above and it is clear,The Softball Drill Bookis your blueprint for championship practices.』
price：$5.59
Human Kinetics
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Simply the best Fastpitch Softball pitching reference, ever) 『"The Softball Pitching Edge" is simply the best Fastpitch softball pitching book, ever. The first four chapters ("Pre-Motion Presentation", "Feet and Legs", "Arms and Posture", and "Timing of the Motion") set the beginning pitcher (and her parents) on her way by detailing and developing sound mechanics. The rest of the book is a fantastic resource for the intermediate or advanced pitcher and any fastpitch softball coach, teaching the mechanics, grips and body position required for pitching the drop, the change-up, the rise, the curve, and the screwball. It concludes with a section titled "Five more Factors for Excellent Pitching" which cover the importance of the catcher, practice routines and game preparation, mental makeup, physical conditioning, and communication. In short, it covers anything that could possibly be required to instruct a Fastpitch softball pitcher.
There is so much that this book offers that it is difficult to narrow down exactly the one thing it does best. The chapters on mechanics go through every single part of the motion of a straight fastball pitch. Not only does it offer detailed explanations on the "why", but it also dispels common misconceptions about pitching. One example is why the adage "open the door, close the door" is the wrong approach for pitchers. I have heard "open the door, close the door" since I started coaching, but I am now convinced that the author is correct, and will incorporate this knowledge into my own teaching.
Each chapter has multiple drills that reinforce the correct mechanics discussed. Even more helpful are the "Catching Common Errors" sub-chapters, which help a coach diagnose problems and identify which drills will help correct those problems. There are also hundreds of detailed pictures so that the reader can see and understand each and every movement and grip.
This is also one of the few softball books I have seen that advocates the use of videoing practice. Better yet, this is the only softball book that I know of that shows you exactly how to conduct a video analysis of a pitcher. This book is worth every penny just for this information alone (pages 52 to 54).
Finally, it not only teaches the mechanics of pitching, but also how to pitch -- specifically how to locate pitches inside and outside the strike zone, where the catcher should be positioned, and the movement one can expect on various different pitches. This is invaluable information for pitchers, catchers, and coaches alike.
"The Softball Pitching Edge" is a must-buy if you are a Fastpitch softball coach at any level, a parent of a pitcher at any but the highest level, or a pitcher herself who wants to get better.』
(Very good book) 『My daughter is now a junior in high school and has been going to a pitching coach for 2 years (ie dad'd off the hook). But before that I must have invested $100 in videos and found them of little use. My experience was that pitching videos did little because they were too much in a short period of time. Teaching a kid to pitch must be done in small, bite size, pieces. This is exactly what Kempf's book does, with the chapter set up to do small things at a time ... combining to ultimatly build the pitcher. Cheri does nothing fancy or with gimicks ... just plain instruction. This book will not magically make your daughter a pitcher, but will provide the basic fundementals that with hard work, make her effective pitcher.』
(Easy, comprehensive breakdown for new and advanced pitchers!) 『We love this book. We borrowed it from the library twice before finally purchasing. Its the best step by step coaching book we've found. What impressed me the most is that Kempf stresses proper mechanics long before the pitcher ever hits the mound. It gives drills and corrections to help insure good mechanics and safety first. We highly recommend this book to any aspiring pitcher!』
(Softball Pitching Edge) 『This is an excellent resource for the serious softball pitcher. Everything in it is useful and well written. Mostly geared toward High Scool age pitchers, but all ages could benifit from it.』
(Best Fastpitch Pitching Resource Available) 『This is by far the best resource for learning the mechanics of windmill pitching. It's great for beginners and advanced pitchers.』 『Throw faster, improve your technique, learn new pitches, lower your ERA, and experience the thrill of winning more often withThe Softball Pitching Edge.
This book offers an in-depth look into the art and science of softball pitching that will help you develop elite-level fastpitch skills through drills and expert technical advice. As the owner and pitching instructor at Club K, author Cheri Kempf has been teaching and training thousands of fastpitch softball players since 1987 and is widely recognized as one of the best softball pitching coaches in the country.
The Softball Pitching Edgeshows the correct way to deliver the ball from the rubber to the plate to maximize effectiveness and minimize the risk of injury. It’s the first book on fastpitch softball to dissect the pitching motion through pictures and drawings of the correct mechanics. It also explains how to master those mechanics so that you can throw with greater control and speed.
The text covers all the essentials: presentation, feet, legs, arms, posture, sequence, timing, consistency, location, and speed. You’ll find a breakdown of the fundamental mechanics, with details of common mistakes and plenty of drills to help develop the proper mechanics. You’ll also find specific instruction on developing a variety of pitches, including the drop, the change-up, the rise, the curve, and the screwball. And the special tips for coaches provide insight into the pitcher’s psyche, background, mental make-up, and motivation.
The Softball Pitching Edgepresents the best information based on the most modern technology and resources available. Use this book to improve your technique and add new pitches to your arsenal for more strikeouts and greater success on the mound.』
price：$6.38
Human Kinetics
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A must for read Softball SUCCESS!!) 『I was looking for a book that would teach me all about Softball and this is it!! This book looks at every point that a parent or coach would need to teach their child the game. What I really like about the book is that each topic it covers is very specific and to the point. I have coached sports for years--Softball for the last 3 years and I learned a lot--very well written. No coach should be without this book!!』
(Great book to help you improve your coaching skills) 『I coach high school fastpitch and younger kids in travel ball. I see many coaches who have enthusiasm and commitment but lack a basic understanding of fastpitch ranging from teaching old school technique to not using strategy effectively to inadequate planning for practices and the season. This book can help in all those areas.
As a reasonably experienced coach I have found this to be stimulating in both reviewing the technical aspects of the game as well as strategic tactics. Yet the book is written in a very easy to read manner so that novice coaches can begin learning in the first few minutes without having to plow through lengthy and often confusing descriptions that I find in many other books.
For example if you look up squeeze bunting in the index, it refers you to a section on the technique, a different section on defending the squeeze and another section on playing the short game. In the technique section it suggests glancing at other parts of the book dealing with sacrifice bunting, hard bunts, slap hitting, protecting a runner and situational hitting.
The book has many pictures and little inset boxes that have lists for the key points in the section, referrals to other parts of the book and lists of common errors the players make (and corrections).
In addition to the sections on technique and tactics, there are sections on practice plans, planning for a season and coaching in games. The skills taught are very current based on what I learned at NFCA and NSC clinics this winter.
I'm not prepared to lock the rest of my books on fastpitch in a closet, but this will certainly be the one at my fingertips both in my office and at practice.』 『Unlike other softball instruction books,Coaching Softball Technical and Tactical Skillsgoes beyond teaching the technical basics and focuses on skills such as in-game decision making and detecting the strengths and weaknesses of opponents--the tactical skills--to prepare players for game day.
This text is written by the American Sport Education Program (ASEP), the nation's leading sport education provider, in conjunction with content experts Kirk Walker and Mona Stevens and endorsement from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), the premier national organization for fastpitch softball.
Coaching Softball Technical and Tactical Skillsfeatures cues to help you teach your athletes the fundamental technical and tactical skills, over 175 photos depicting the appropriate techniques, and examples of season and practice plans to help you prepare for games. Skills are organized and cross-referenced so you can see how they relate to each other.
Coaching Softball Technical and Tactical Skillscovers virtually all facets of softball: evaluating techniques, situational tactical skills, and season, practice, and game planning guides. Softball coaches and players alike will reap the benefits from this easy-to-use resource.』
price：$5.74
McGraw-Hill
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Excellent first pitching book) 『Excellent book to gain a basic understanding of the windmill pitch. Good discussion of basic pitching drills as well however not all inclusive. Good illustrations to suppport text. My 8yr old daughter takes private lessons and this book couples very well with her lessons. We take the book to the park sometimes to use the illustrations to enforce teachings and feedback. For the money, it is invaluable. The Maven 1,2,3 Basics video is also outstanding.』
(Great Information) 『I purchased this book years ago for my daughter who is now a high school pitcher and hopes to play college and pro. We both learned alot about the athleticism and mechanics of pitching. It also includes great information about nutrition and warm-ups. Thanks Lisa for a great book chockful of valuable information!』
(Just another softball pitching book...OK, but not great.) 『I've read many a book on softball pitching, and most of them tend to be promotions for the "cover girl." At least this one gave a little more. My disappointments deal with not being able to transfer much of this into mens' fastpitch. There are subtle and not so subtle differences in the games, and there are other pitches in the repertoire with men, as well as differences in the movements that this didn't capture. I expected more from a former mens' pitcher and coach, than coverage only of the womens' game. Maybe it was the promo on it that misled me. Either way, I didn't get what I was looking for. But you don't teach men the way you teach women.』
(The Best for Reference for Fastpitch Pitching) 『The Windmill Pitcher is a great book for any coach, player, and parent. I highly recommend this for parents of pitchers. It is well written with execptional illustrations of the correct mechanics for the windmall pitcher. I've been around the game all my life and seen many good pitchers. The great pitchers have solid mechanics. This is a must have for fastpitch softball.』
(Fastpitch Softball: The Windmill Pitcher) 『Illustrations are not clear enough for a beginner to understand. I pitched fastpitch for over 35 years and I had trouble understanding what was being taught.
Overall, I was not too impressed with the book. I probably won't use it as a reference for my pitching school.』 『"The Windmill Pitcheris the most comprehensive book on fastpitch pitching that I have read. It is an excellent reference for both coaches and pitchers." -- Ernie Parker, world-renowned pitching coach "I now have a comprehensive reference book to offer the people who contact me about pitching. The chapter on increasing ball speed is outstanding. There was an incredible need for this book and I thank Barry for writing it." -- Sherry Werner, PhD, lead researcher, International Olympic Committee's Submission on Biomechanics and Physiology "One of the most comprehensive fastpitch instructional books on the market today. A must addition for any coach's library." -- Art Certosimo, DuPage County, Illinois Barry Simmons has been a pitcher in men's fastpitch softball leagues at all levels for 35 years. Also a student of art and design, Sammons used his knowledge to develop many of the illustrations used in the book. He is an attorney for the Milwaukee, Wisconsin firm of Quarles&Brady.』
price：$8.31
Human Kinetics
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (More than 48 gameline drills specifically designed to speed up skill learning and improve performance) 『Softball Fundamentals: A Better Way To Learn The Basics truly lives up to its title as softball expert Rick Noren takes the reader all facets of this popular team sport. The twelve "reader friendly" chapters comprising Softball Fundamentals include: Throwing; Catching; Fielding Fly Balls; Fielding Ground Balls; Playing Catcher; Pitching; Hitting; Bunting and Slap Hitting; Baserunning; Sliding; Offensive Tactics; and Defensive Tactics. Enhanced with more than 48 gameline drills specifically designed to speed up skill learning and improve performance, Softball Fundamentals should be on the instructional reference shelves of every school and community library Sports collection -- and read by novice softball players of all ages and both genders . 』
(More than 48 gameline drills specifically designed to speed up skill learning and improve performance) 『Softball Fundamentals: A Better Way To Learn The Basics truly lives up to its title as softball expert Rick Noren takes the reader all facets of this popular team sport. The twelve "reader friendly" chapters comprising Softball Fundamentals include: Throwing; Catching; Fielding Fly Balls; Fielding Ground Balls; Playing Catcher; Pitching; Hitting; Bunting and Slap Hitting; Baserunning; Sliding; Offensive Tactics; and Defensive Tactics. Enhanced with more than 48 gameline drills specifically designed to speed up skill learning and improve performance, Softball Fundamentals should be on the instructional reference shelves of every school and community library Sports collection -- and read by novice softball players of all ages and both genders . 』 『
Take the field and play ball!Softball Fundamentalswill have you pitching, fielding, hitting, and baserunning like an experienced player in no time at all.
Learn to execute each of the game's key skills properly through the concise instruction and accompanying photos presented for each technique. More than 48 gamelike drills will speed your skill learning and improve your performance. You'll also learn how to apply your newfound skills in game situations and gain an understanding of offensive and defensive tactics to get an edge over your opponents.
Softball Fundamentalsis the best way to master the basics of the sport as you play. With this book, you'll make the right play from the very first day.
See all the titles available in the Sports Fundamentals Series.
price：$5.10
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Love this book) 『This book gave me a lot of great ideas for my second year of coaching t-ball. It is a great reference and also gave me backing for why I was allowing the kids to play different positions, etc. The only issue you can run into is that the rules or how to play in the book are likely different than your league so you need to be very aware of how your league differs. Some of the drills are much too old for the age of the kids in my t-ball league (3-6 year olds) but would be good for older kids or kids with more experience.』
(Must Buy for 1st Timers!) 『I am a first timer T-Ball coach. I volunteered to be the assistant coach and they were short on individuals so I had to step up and be full blown coach. I knew nothing. This book has helped out tremendously with everything from drills to running a game. I would definitely recommend this book to anybody. Of course, there are some things you're going to have to learn on your own and some things that you will be able to explain better to children (for instance, on how to hold the ball they explain it by keeping the thumb and pinky low and the other three fingers on top holding the ball on the pads of the fingers. Instead of telling 4, 5, and 6 year olds this it's easier to tell them to make a "tiger claw" and that's how they hold the ball) but overall this book will get you to where you need to be!』
(Excellent Guide for First Time Coaches) 『As a first time coach I had little idea what to expect when preparing for coaching a T ball team. This was a perfect guide to organize with and prepare the team for a season. I have worked through the five practices now and have gained confidence in running the team based on the guidelines presented in this book. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to coach a team. It truly is a step by step guide so is invaluable for a first time coach.』
(A Good T-Ball Reference) 『This was one of the books I chose for my inaugural season as a T-ball coach. In my search for reference material I've found that for as many books as there are out there for all manner of sports, books on T-ball are in short supply... good ones anyway. This book runs through coaching T-ball from beginning to end. Not just on the field stuff but pre-season, pre-game, post-game, parent relations, etc. I doubt just one book will contain all the information that a new coach needs but this one comes pretty close. If your a new coach I'm sure you will find alot in this book that will help to prepare you for the upcoming season. The reason for only 4 stars though is that I would like to see the drills and exercise section enlarged (surely the author, who is the co-founder and president of the T-ball USA association, can come up with more drills or ideas for creative learning than what is presented in this book). Overall... probably the best choice for T-ball reference I could recommend at this time.』 『Each spring, Tee-ball introduces millions of boys and girls to "America's pastime" --and introduces their parents to the joys (and nightmares) of coaching first-time players. Filled with expert advice and tips on creating order from chaos,Coaching Tee-Ballis the solution to every baffled parent's predicament, offering the new coach a total approach to keeping kids involved, motivated, and having fun.』
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