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The Physics of Pitching
with Len Solesky, a professional scout for 18 years and a pitching consultant for nine years.
and James T. Cain, author of One-on-One Baseball, written with former Yankee coach Dom Scala.
and Rusty Meacham, former professional league baseball teams for almost 20 seasons, with his most successful stretch coming as a reliever with the Kansas City Royals from 1992-1995. Meacham's success has carried over to a career as a teacher and pitching coach, most recently with minor league clubs in the Washington Nationals system.

The Physics of Pitching is a well-rounded and comprehensive study that explores the formula for success in pitching and the secret to staying healthy and injury free. It brings together the expertise of a professional scout and pitching consultant, a former major league pitcher and current pitching coach, a sports orthopedic surgeon, and a strength and conditioning specialist. Step-by-step instruction is combined with a discussion of the fundamentals of pitching mechanics and kinetics, physiology and orthopedics, weight training, and the mental and strategic sides of baseball. Illustrated throughout with step-by-step photography and detailed illustrations of the key mechanics, The Physics of Pitching is accompanied by an instructional DVD.

Book (192 pages) and DVD combo. 2011.

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Cage Rat
by Kevin Long, NY Yankees hitting Coach;
and Glen Waggoner, founding editor of ESPN The Magazine

From Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long-the man who coaches all-stars like Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and Robinson Cano-comes this indispensable guide to hitting, full of practical advice, behind-the-scenes baseball action, and an enduring, inspiring love for America's national pastime

In Cage Rat, Long draws on more than 20 years of experience playing and coaching professional baseball to demonstrate to readers the techniques, practices, and habits of great hitting. From bat angle to grip, and from plate coverage to athletic stance and hitting drills, Long takes us into the Yankees' batting cage, where he shows us how major-league players hone their hitting and refine their skills.

Not just a practical guide to hitting, Cage Rat is also a dynamic, engaging, and moving portrait of a man realizing his goals. From his early days in the minor leagues to his major league dreams of playing with the Kansas City Royals, from the dramatic decision to turn to coaching to the fateful call from the New York Yankees, Kevin Long's story is a quintessentially American narrative that celebrates hard work, perseverance, and a positive attitude.

Chock-full of practical advice, behind-the-scenes action, instructional photographs, and inspirational stories, Cage Rat is a must-read for aspiring players, Yankees fans, and anyone who loves baseball.

198 pages. 2011.

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The Complete Book of Baseball Signs
by Stu Southworth

Southworth reveals the silent codes and strategic gestures that encompass successful baseball strategy. Included are offensive plays and signs, defensive plays and signs, and methods for stealing signs from the opposition. Southworth also provides strategic advice to help coaches take greatest advantage of offensive and defensive situations where signs are required.
1999. 277 pages. ISBN: 1-58382-001-9.

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Practice Perfect Baseball
Developed by the American Baseball Coaches Association and edited by Bob Bennett

Successful seasons don't begin on opening day. They begin long before, in the cages, gym, locker room, and practice field. There, consistency, execution, and teamwork form the foundations of powerhouse programs and championship titles. While most coaches understand the importance of practice, far fewer have perfected it year after year, team after team.

In Practice Perfect Baseball, the game's premier collegiate coaches share their approaches, experiences, and philosophies on every facet of practice. This authoritative guide goes beyond the stretches and drills straight to the heart of winning-effort and attitude. From structuring sessions to evaluating practice performance, the vast information allows you to choose what you wish to implement in your program. You'll find unique insights and invaluable advice from the all-star roster of contributors:

  • Ed Cheff
  • Pete Dunn
  • Dan Hartleb
  • Steve Jaksa
  • Tim Jamieson
  • Mark Johnson
  • Keith Madison
  • Sean McNally
  • Dave Perno
  • Gary Pullins
  • Terry Rooney
  • Dave Serrano
  • Gary Ward
  • Bob Warn
  • In Practice Perfect Baseball, you`ll identify and establish a practice ethic, learn to assess team strengths, and develop players' skills in the field, on the mound, or at the plate. You'll also learn to make the most of indoor practices, incorporate technology to perfect skills and evaluate performance, and prepare your team for upcoming opponents.

    Practice Perfect Baseball,l is essential reading for every coach at every level of the sport.

    256 pages. 2010.

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    Baseball Playbook
    by Ron Polk, former Mississippi State University Head Coach; 2X National Baseball Coach of the Year; member of the American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame (1985); college baseball's No. 10 all-time winningest coach

    This book is the most complete baseball book ever published! It covers everything: offense, defense, practice organization, drills, signs, coaching guidelines and responsibilities, correcting faults, pages of charts, diagrams, and sound baseball instruction.

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