{"product_id":"baseball-strategies-paperback-softback-9780736042185","title":"Baseball Strategies (Paperback \/ softback) 9780736042185","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBaseball Strategies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780736042185\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 23 December 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e360 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 2.4 cm, 0.748 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e One of baseball's most appealing features is that it is a thinking game. Athletes of all sizes can excel with sufficient smarts and skills. And managers from Little League to the major leagues can lead teams to titles with proper preparation and effective decision making. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Now students of the game who are looking for a mental edge need only turn to one complete tactical resource. \u003ci\u003eBaseball\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrategies\u003c\/i\u003e explains what to do, when to do it, and why in all facets of the game. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Part I focuses on the offensive attack, from determining the batting order to sending runners on certain pitches in key situations. Part II gets inside a pitcher's head with insights on selecting and locating pitches, holding base runners in check, and fielding the position. Part III presents a wealth of defensive tactics, from position-specific responsibilities to situation-specific alignments and plays. Part IV explains how to fine-tune your strategic approach, whether it be adjusting to the level of competition or altering your plan in the middle innings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Developed by the American Baseball Coaches Association, \u003ci\u003eBaseball Strategies \u003c\/i\u003econtains the collective wisdom of 18 carefully selected coaches, including several whose teams have won more than 1,000 games and claimed national championships. Draw on the lessons of these experts to make sure you have all the tactical bases covered this season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Offense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 1 Determining the Lineup and Batting Order \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard \"Itch\" Jones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2 Scouting and Studying the Opposition \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChuck Hartman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3 Using Signals for Hitting and Baserunning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMike Gillespie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4 Hitting Strategy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark Johnson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 5 Base Running Strategy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDanny Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 6 Decision Making in Specific Offensive Situations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJack Stallings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Pitching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 7 Shutting Down Hitters \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeith Madison\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 8 Stopping Baserunners \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBob Bennett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 9 Fielding the Position \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeoff Zahn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 10 Working a Game \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Winkin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 11 Handling Pitchers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteve Hertz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Defense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 12 Setting the Line up: Positions 2-9 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJim Morris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 13 Defensive Positioning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge Horton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 14 Defensive Tactics \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBob Morgan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Fine-Tuning Your Strategic Approach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 15 Adjusting for Different Levels of Competition \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Herbold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 16 Adapting the Game Plan for Different Situations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDick Birmingham\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 17 Playing the Game the Right Way \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBobo Brayton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52681252602136,"sku":"9780736042185","price":20.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/baseball-strategies-paperback-softback-9780736042185","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}