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   The Baseball Coach's Guide presents select books and videos related to:
   PITCHING SKILLS 

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BOOK
 
 Coaching Pitchers

  by  Joe "Spanky" McFarland

  College baseball coach Joe McFarland lays out a complete
  pitcher training program from conditioning through mechan- 
  ical development, strategy, and defensive responsibilities, to 
  managing a pitching staff.  
  In association with Amazon.com


  
BOOK
   
  Fit To Pitch

  by Tom House; Foreword by Randy Johnson

  Former major league pitcher and pitching coach Tom House
  details his pitcher-specific training program to strengthen
  your body and arm so you can take the mound in top
  condition.
  In association with Amazon.com



BOOK 
  The Pitching Edge

  By Tom House; Foreword by Nolan Ryan

  Big league pitching coach Tom House presents a practical
  guide to technique, training, and mental skills that's full of
  cutting-edge information for pitchers and their coaches.
  In association with Amazon.com



BOOK 
  The Art of Pitching

  By Tom Seaver, with Lee Lowenfish

  Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver shares what it takes to get
  to the top - and stay there - in terms of conditioning, mech-
  anics, and concentration.
  In association with Amazon.com



BOOK
  Pitch Like A Pro

  By Leo Mazzone, with Jim Rosenthal; Foreword by Henry Aaron

  Atlanta Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone offers step-by-
  step instructions for players and coaches in youth league
  through high school.  He teaches all of the pitching basics
  and gives athletes advice on how they can use the right
  training techniques to grow stronger and stay healthier. 
  In association with Amazon.com



BOOK 
Nolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible

  By Nolan Ryan and Tom House

  Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and pitching coach Tom
  House team up to tell us the secrets of Nolan Ryan's
  success.  Includes: Nolan Ryan's complete fitness program
  for pitchers, the most up-to-date methods for preventing arm
  injuries, year-round training, and pitching strategy.
  In association with Amazon.com


BOOK
You can Throw Harder: An Engineers Approach to Developing More Velocity

By Ken Shuey

In association with Amazon.com

 


BOOK 
Young Ballplayer's Guide to Safe Pitching

By William J. Maitland

Ages 8 through adult.  Work with the young athlete's developmental stages to build power in throwing and hitting through conditioning and weight training.
In association with Amazon.com

 



BOOK 
  The Craft of Pitching

  By Larry Jansen and George Jansen, M.D.; Forewords by
  Gaylord Perry and Juan Marichal

  Former All-Star pitcher and longtime Giants pitching coach
  Larry Jansen uses a unique approach to give the reader a
  mental as well as visual explanation of the physical features
  of pitching.  Illustrated by Karl Van Loo.
In association with Amazon.com


BOOK
Coaching the Little League Pitcher 

By Randy Voorhees

Bewildered managers, coaches, and parents of the more than 2.5 million Little League Baseball® players need all the help they can get. Filled with fun and easy-to-follow instructions and advice on teaching the fundamentals of baseball, the bestselling Little League Baseball® series is sure to score with coaches and kids alike.
In association with Amazon.com


BOOK
The Act of Pitching 

By Dr. John Bagonzi

Pitchers, coaches, and fans will enjoy this fun, informative, and accessible guide to the art of pitching. The specifics of grips, arm angles, and finger pressure, as well as many variations of different pitches, are all explained in detail. This book teaches skills required for pitching, such as mental toughness, preparedness, and strategy. Those involved in any competitive activity will discover useful tools for developing focus and the energy of mind necessary for winning.
In association with Amazon.com


BOOK
Louisville Slugger Complete Book of Pitching 

By Doug Meyers and Mark Gola

Packed with interviews, tips, and instructional photographs, Louisville Slugger Complete Book of Pitching covers every element of successful pitching, from basics such as grip and arm position to more advanced concepts such as adjusting to the umpire and recognizing the crucial at bats in a game.  But the Louisville Slugger Complete Book of Pitching is more than just instruction. Its unique treatment includes historical sidebars and anecdotes from players that will delight baseball fans, making it the ultimate reference for pitchers, pitching coaches, and others whom enjoy the thrill and magic of fooling the hitter.
In association with Amazon.com


BOOK
The Mental ABC's of Pitching: A Handbook for Performance Enhancement 

By H.A. Dorfman

Pitching at every level, from Little League to Major League, requires much more than good mechanics. Baseball, especially pitching, is a mental game of strategy, confidence, and performance. Here from an eminent sports psychologist and the co-author of the classic book, The Mental Game of Baseball, is a clear and insightful guide to the art of pitching.
In association with Amazon.com


BOOK
Sports Illustrated Pitching: The Keys to Excellence 

By Pat Jordan; Illustrated by Robert Handville

The ultimate instruction for young pitchers. In addition to covering all the basic pitches, it also includes sections on proper motion, strength development, and pitching control.
In association with Amazon.com


BOOK
Pitching From the Ground Up

By Bob Bennett and Mark Gardner

From the head baseball coach at Fresno State.  Coach Bennett shares his methods for developing young pitchers.
In association with Amazon.com


BOOK
101 Pitching Drills

By Bob Bennett and Mark Gardner

One of the winningest Division I coaches of all time brings you over 100 practical, easy-to-teach pitching drills to help coaches develop pitching excellence in players of all age groups. Covers lower-, middle-, and upper-body mechanics drills, drills for improving velocity and control, fielding skills, pickoff moves, warming up and conditioning, and even drills for correcting common flaws. Dozens of photographs and illustration accompany the easy-to-understand text.
In association with Amazon.com

 


VIDEO (VHS)

Teaching The Mechanics Of The Major League Pitcher (Video) by Tom Emanski
VIDEO
Teaching The Mechanics Of The Major League Pitcher (Video) by Tom Emanski

  TJE Enterprises, Inc.

  Baseball World's video for beginning pitchers.  This video 
  features professional scout & instructor Tom Emanski as he
  works with a group of young pitchers at his training facility in
  Orlando, Florida.  Many great drills for teaching pitching 
  mechanics.
  In association with OnlineSports.com



VIDEO 
  Nolan Ryan's Fastball

  Robert Steinfeld Productions

  Hosted by major league pitching coach Tom House and
  featuring Nolan Ryan, with special appearance by Randy 
  Johnson, this video includes tips for pitchers and coaches 
  at the youth league and high school level, and even 'eaves-
  drops' as the pros exchange tricks of the trade.  51 mins.
  In association with Amazon.com



VIDEO
  Pitching Strategies And Tactics

  Robert Steinfeld Productions

  Texas Rangers pitching coach Tom House takes us through
  a day in the life of a pitcher.  Includes conditioning methods,
  skillwork, new drills, flexibility exercises, matching workloads
  with weight training, velocity ratio charts, how to spot a bat-
  ter's weakness, and daily workout tasks.  65 mins..
  In association with Amazon.com



VIDEO
  Pitching Absolutes

  Robert Steinfeld Productions

  Presented by Texas Rangers pitching coach Tom House.
  In association with Amazon.com



VIDEO
  Pitching Mechanics

  Robert Steinfeld Productions

  Rangers coach Tom House presents baseball pitching in-
  struction focusing on problem recognition,  troubleshooting,
  weightlifting for pitchers, motion analysis and  mechanical
  efficiency. Running Time: 90 minutes. 

  In association with Amazon.com



VIDEO
  Pitcher's Fielding Practice

  Robert Steinfeld Productions

  Texas Rangers pitching coach Tom House gives us 55 min-
  utes of big league fielding practice drills and tips for pitchers
  including holding runners, turning two, fielding bunts, covering
  bases, come-backers, and coaching techniques.
  In association with Amazon.com


'Functional Strength Training for Pitchers' (video) by Tom House
 VIDEO

'Functional Strength Training for Pitchers' (video) by Tom House

By Tom House (Coaches Choice)

By former major league pitching coach Tom House.  On-the- field training protocols designed to build throwing strength and endurance.
In association with OnlineSports.com

'Pitching Drills and Fielding Skills for Youth Baseball Players' (video) by Dave Altopp
VIDEO
'Pitching Drills and Fielding Skills for Youth Baseball Players' (video) by Dave Altopp

By Dave Altopp (Coaches Choice)

Provides an invaluable compilation of pitching drills and a detailed overview of fielding fundamentals for youth baseball players. Topics covered include: pitching drills, fundamentals of fielding ground balls, first base play, middle infielder play, third base play, outfield play, fielding drills and coaching advice.
In association with OnlineSports.com

 

'Pitching Drills' (video) by Bob Bennett
VIDEO
'Pitching Drills' (video) by Bob Bennett

By Bob Bennett (Coaches Choice)

A visual demonstration of how to conduct more than two dozen effective pitching drills.
In association with OnlineSports.com

 


VIDEO
Youth League Baseball Pitching

It is vital for young pitchers to learn correct fundamentals so they are not only successful, but avoid injury as well. Learn step-by-step mechanics for wind up and delivery, as well as how to grip, pitch, and play properly. Dozens of mechanical drills and tips for developing proper pitching technique. A must for any youth league pitcher or coach.
In association with Amazon.com


VIDEO
Play Ball the Major League Way: Pitching & Catching

MLB Home Video

Learn winning baseball from the pros.
In association with Amazon.com

 

                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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