Louisville Slugger Complete Book of Pitching3 reviews
Doug Myers, Mark Gola

McGraw-Hill, 2000

Thorough and easy-to-understand

+ Kev Enjoys this book!
+ A state of the art overview of pitching

This book is the best I've read on the subject of pitching. Forget about Tom House--this book includes everything you need to know to become more successful on the mound: pitching mechanics, how to throw particular pitches, the mental aspects of pitching, conditioning, and more in language that ...
  
  











  



  
Pitch Like a Pro: A guide for Young Pitchers and their Coaches, Little League through High School9 reviews
Jim Rosenthal, Leo Mazzone

St. Martin's Griffin, 1999

A good introduction to pitching skills and throwing programs

+ A Fine Foundation for Pitchers at All Levels
+ A common sense approach

Reasons to buy this book include: a) its emphasis on THROWING b) the simple presentation of proper technique c) throwing schedules and pitcher checkpoints d) the emphasis on supervision of the pitchers while they throw This book is not so much about techniques as it is about a developing a ...
  
  











  



  
The Art & Science of Pitching7 reviews
Tom House, Gary Heil, ...

Coaches Choice Books, 2006

A Good Book for Everybody...Not just High School Kids

+ Proven and Comprehensive Science on Pitching
+ The Art and Science of Pitching
+ Just exactly what the title says
+ Great Pitching Instruction
  
  











  



  
Art of Pitching7 reviews
Tom Seaver

Harper Paperbacks, 1994

Essential for Every Pitching Coach

+ SEAVER MIGHT BE THE BEST EVER
+ A great reference that should be completed later-on

Tom Seaver completely breaks down the technical aspects of pitching. I've used the techniques explained in the book to improve little league players I have coached resulting in success.
  
  











  



  
Nolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Power, Precision, and Long-Term Performance15 reviews
Tom House, Jim Rosenthal, ...

Fireside, 1991

Pitcher's Bible

+ Worth the extremely low price.
+ Nolan Ryan's Pitcher Bible

This book is great...whether you're just starting to pitch or have been pitching for years, the information in this book is some of the most useful I've read.
  
  











  



  
The Craft of Pitching1 review
Larry Jansen, George A. Jansen

Masters Press, 1997

Mysteries of How the Pitcher Fools the Batter Revealed

The good TV announcers use terms such as fastball, knuckleball, curveball, slider, screwball, split-finger fastball, forkball, change-up, off-speed, sinker, hop, two-seam, four-seam, and a host of other terms to describe pitches. How they can discern which type of pitch was thrown is not always ...
  
  











  



  
Best-Kept Secrets of Major League Pitching3 reviews
Larry Monroe

Coaches Choice Books, 2003

Coach Jim

+ Medical book for young baseball players
+ Helpful and Informative

This book is easy to follow and has helped my coaching of young pitchers this winter tremendously. The pictures show exactly what I should teach and the book covers everything from grips to when pitchers should throw certain pitches to how to get hitters out. I would think any pitcher or coach at ...
  
  











  



  
First Pitching Book (Ibi-103)1 review
Bert Haysom, Bill Haysom, ...

I.B.I, 1985

Home run!

I borrowed this book from the library. I liked it so much I'm buying it. My 7 year old had a great first season of pitching for his little league team. The book presented a basic, easy to follow, effective pitching technique. The format is easy to follow with photo's to illustrate each step. ...
  
  











  



  
Pitching Secrets of the Pros
Wayne Stewart

McGraw-Hill, 2004

The first book of its kind to teach the art of pitching from an anecdotal perspective, Pitching Secrets of the Pros provides a wealth of practical information through exclusive interviews and historical research. Gaylord Perry, Trevor Hoffman, Curt Schilling, Bob Feller, and Greg Maddux are only a few of the big-league pitchers and catchers who share their insights with aspiring hurlers, ...
  
  











  



  
Seven Steps of Pitching
Andy Bernard

Pleasant Word-A Division of WinePress Publishing, 2003

You do not get better at pitching a baseball by pitching alone. You improve your delivery and your pitching game by working on The Seven Steps away from the mound until they become second nature and your delivery becomes consistant. This book is a guide for baseball players of all ages to improve on their pitching mechanics through the use of the Seven Steps as well as other phases of their ...
  
  











  



  
The Pitching Edge14 reviews
Tom House

Human Kinetics Publishers, 1999

An Astonishing Book

+ Another great resource by Tom House
+ Good instruction
+ Pitching explained in detail
+ Good for older readers
  
  











  



  
The Act of Pitching: A Tutorial for All Levels by a Master Technician-Detailing Every Aspect of Pitching (Act ...6 reviews
John Bagonzi

Pitching Professor Publications, 2006

Complete Guide

+ bo
+ The Act of Pitching by Bagonzi
+ Excellent Pitching Book for All Levels
  
  











  



  
Pitching from the Ground Up
Bob Bennett

Coaches Choice Books, 2006

Coach Bennett’s best selling book Pitching from the Ground Up returns in an improved 2nd edition. This comprehensive book covers virtually every aspect of pitching, including: the pitching delivery, stretch position, a system of teaching pitching mechanics, pitching drills, dry-run pitching, developing pitches, velocity, and control. Also addresses care and conditioning of the arm, physical ...
  
  











  



  
Saving the Pitcher: Preventing Pitcher Injuries in Modern Baseball9 reviews
Will Carroll

Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 2004

Informative and Entertaining

+ Interesting, Important if Technical read on Pitching
+ Every parent should read this book
+ Sure wish Jim Hendry would pick up a copy . . .
  
  











  



  
The TUFFCUFF Strength And Conditioning Manual For Baseball Pitchers: A 52-Week Guide To Pitching Workouts And ...40 reviews
Steven Ellis

The Complete Pitcher, Inc., 2007

Tuff Cuff is the right stuff.........

+ Great Book
+ GREAT BOOK
+ ON ELLIS WEB SITE
+ Tuffcutt
  
  











  



  
Randy Johnson's Power Pitching: The Big Unit's Secrets to Domination, Intimidation, and Winning2 reviews
Randy Johnson, Jim Rosenthal

Three Rivers Press, 2003

From Ran what do you expect?

+ Randy Johnson's Power Pitching

A great all around book with a great story and great pictures. I really enjoyed reading this book because it showed techiques about pitching. Johnson gives great stratagies on pitching and life. The book sheds light on some of Johnson's other talents such as basketball and takes us into a world ...
  
  











  



  
Young Ballplayer's Guide to: Safe Pitching : Ages Eight Through Adult With Conditioning and Weight Training ...1 review
William J. Maitland

Maitland Enterprises, 1992

Save Your Money

Although there is some good information in this book, it is a decade behind the latest research on pitching. There are far better and more "updated" books in the market. I do give the author credit for writing about the special needs of young children as it relates to "growth plates". Chapter ...
  
  











  



  
Care and conditioning of the pitching arm for Little League baseball (Physical fitness and sports medicine)
Fred L Allman

Anna Pub, 1978

Offers detailed, illustrated instructions for a variety of exercises designed to improve flexibility in and help avoid injury to the pitching arm.
  
  











  



  
Think Better Baseball: Secrets from Major League Coaches and Players for Mastering the Mental Game4 reviews
Bob Cluck

McGraw-Hill, 2002

Cluck did it again.

+ For coaches, parents, and the players
+ Excellent for High School and College
+ Bob Cluck did it again
  
  











  



  
The Winning Pitcher: Baseball's Top Pitchers Demonstrate What It Takes to Be an Ace2 reviews
Tom House

Contemporary Books, 1988

Complete and practical, help introducing mental management

+ The Winning Pitcher by Tom House

Even if this book will be a great tool for a coach, I recommend it especially for pitchers who are responsible for themselves or who don't benefit from a personal pitching coach. You will learn what to do for conditionning your body and establish the volume of training. Practical isn't it ? Tom ...