Publisher's Synopsis
It doesn't matter how old you are or the level at which you play: If you can hit, you are not going to be that 3 inning, one at-bat guy. You are going to be in the line-up every day and the coach is going to find a place for you to play. If that's your goal, this book is for you. It not only works to make sure that you understand your own mechanics, but will ensure that you can figure out when things are off and how to fix them, how to read and adjust from one swing to the next, how to develop and master the swing path that catches the eye of scouts, college coaches and travel team coaches, how to get inside the head of the pitcher, the in-game strategies you can use to know what the pitcher is going to throw before he does and how to approach different hitting situations...and so much more.The book is broken down into easy to read and follow chapters dealing with just about everything there is to hitting. The language is consistent throughout and designed to make sure the hitter can "translate" what coaches are trying to say. For players, parents and coaches, there are 10+ drills that will help hitters master the ability to hit to all fields and to develop a more aggressive approach that works successfully in a larger hitting zone. There is also a chapter dedicated to finding a personal hitting coach and evaluating his effectiveness. Finally, there is a bonus chapter on hitting the curveball.I have coached and taught baseball for more than 35 years, including three different stints in the Dominican Republic. I have also given more than 5000 individual lessons and have coached and trained dozens of players that have made it to professional ball, including one that is currently vying for Rookie of the Year honors in the American League.While there are countless coaches out there that teach hitting, it takes a fluency in the language of hitting and an understanding of the process to gauge how well they are getting their message across. That's why anyone serious about moving forward in the game needs this book. Not only will it advance every aspect of the hitter's knowledge and approach, but it will give him and you, as the parent, the edge you need to see through the clichés and double talk. Whether a college player, an high school player, a travel league player or a Little League player, this book is guaranteed to provide the confidence it takes to make a good hitter and to develop the skills, tools and instincts which lead to in-game success.
