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Louisville Slugger Complete Book of Pitching 3 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 ...
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Pitch Like a Pro: A guide for Young Pitchers and their Coaches, Little League through High School 9 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 ...
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The Art & Science of Pitching 7 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
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Art of Pitching 7 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.
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Nolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Power, Precision, and Long-Term Performance 15 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.
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The Craft of Pitching 1 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 ...
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Best-Kept Secrets of Major League Pitching 3 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 ...
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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. ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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The Pitching Edge 14 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
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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
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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 ...
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Saving the Pitcher: Preventing Pitcher Injuries in Modern Baseball 9 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 . . .
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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
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Randy Johnson's Power Pitching: The Big Unit's Secrets to Domination, Intimidation, and Winning 2 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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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Think Better Baseball: Secrets from Major League Coaches and Players for Mastering the Mental Game 4 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
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The Winning Pitcher: Baseball's Top Pitchers Demonstrate What It Takes to Be an Ace 2 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 ...
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