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The Complete Guide to Pitching

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Description for The Complete Guide to Pitching Paperback.

There is more to becoming a great pitcher than sound mechanics, a blazing fastball, and a live arm. A pitcher must know how to pitch—what to throw, when to throw it, and where to locate it. He must have a me-versus-you mind-set, that unique blend of confidence and determination that fuels a passion to set the tone of the game, own the mound, and shut down the opponent.

The Complete Guide to Pitching is the most comprehensive pitching resource available. Derek Johnson, one of the game’s premier pitching coaches, takes you inside the art and science of pitching. You’ll ... Read more

• Upper- and lower-body pitching mechanics

• Most effective arm and shoulder strengthening workouts

• Shutting down the opponent’s running game

• Developing a potent pitching arsenal, including the splitter, curve, and changeup

• Creating a pregame pitching plan

• Situational strategies and recognizing hitters’ weaknesses

• Fielding the position

• In- and off-season conditioning programs

• Windup, stretch, and follow-through

From pregame warm-ups to cultivating the pitcher–catcher relationship, it’s all here in this one-of-a-kind book and DVD package. Featuring skill instruction, development drills, exercises, personal insights, and instruction on every aspect of pitching, The Complete Guide to Pitching is a must-have for every pitching coach, pitcher, and baseball fan.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Human Kinetics Publishers United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Champaign, IL, United States
ISBN
9780736079013
SKU
V9780736079013
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About Derek Johnson
Derek Johnson, named college baseball’s National Pitching Coach of the Year in 2004 and National Assistant Coach of the Year in 2010, is widely considered one of the top pitching coaches in the country. In October 2012, he accepted a position with the Chicago Cubs as their minor league pitching coordinator. Before his appointment with the Cubs, he spent 11 ... Read more

Reviews for The Complete Guide to Pitching
"[W]ithout question one of the best resources ever on pitching... Every pitching coach and pitcher in the nation should get a copy of this marvelous book/DVD.” Collegiate Baseball “[T]he most comprehensive pitching resource available.” Baseball The Magazine "Derek Johnson epitomizes the role of a pitching coach, and he applies that passion to Complete Guide to ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for The Complete Guide to Pitching


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