The Baseball Starter : A Handbook for Coaching Children and Teens

Scarlett, W. George/ Chertok, Gregory/ Lipton, Jacob L.

McFarland & Co Inc（2009/12発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 160 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780786438587
• DDC分類 796.35762

Full Description

With an emphasis on instilling a love for the game, this handbook instructs parents and coaches on teaching the basics of baseball to young players. More than 80 photos demonstrate the proper techniques for hitting, fielding, and pitching, and appendices of games and drills reinforce the lessons in ways that youths will enjoy. Taking into account the differing needs of players by age, the authors provide separate discussions for young children and adolescents.

Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     

Foreword by Sol Gittleman     

Preface     

Introduction     

Part One: Teaching Baseball Mechanics     

1. Offense: Hitting, Bunting and Baserunning     

2. Playing the Field: Throwing, Catching and Fielding     

3. Pitching     

Part Two: Managing Practices and Games     

4. Managing Practices     

5. Managing Games     

Part Three: Additional Essentials     

6. Character and Team Culture     

Conclusion: Children and the Game of Baseball     

Part Four: Appendices     

One: Drills     

Two: Practice Games     

Three: Resources     

Index