Coaching Pitchers, 2nd Edition - Softcover

McFarland, Joe "Spanky"

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9780880113687: Coaching Pitchers, 2nd Edition

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0880113685 ISBN 13: 9780880113687

Publisher: Leisure Pr, 1990

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Coaching Pitchers is a complete coach's guide to pitching for youth, junior high, high school, and college baseball. Written by a nationally recognized collegiate coach who has coached three teams to NCAA playoffs and who has sent 37 pitchers on to play professionally, this book covers the mechanical, physical, and mental aspects of pitching. Coaching psychology and strategy are also discussed in detail to help you produce successful pitchers and prepare them for successful careers.

In this second edition, Joe "Spanky" McFarland builds upon the principles presented in his first edition. He includes an all-new organization, 240 accurately detailed illustrations, and substantially expanded and updated chapters on

� fitness training;
� proper mechanics--footwork, hip rotation, stride, arm motion;
� appropriate pitches for each age level;
� strategy; and
� defensive responsibilities.

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About the Author:

Joe "Spanky" McFarland has been coaching college baseball since 1977. He has coached three teams to the NCAA playoffs, 43 of his pitchers have gone on to play professionally, and seven have pitched int he big leagues. Nationally renowned on the subject of pitching, he was guest speaker at the U.S. Olympic Committee symposium on injuries to the throwing arm in 1983. Joe McFarland is currently head baseball coach at Northern Illinois University and is owner and director of Developing Pitchers and Catchers Camp.

Review:

"Coaching Pitchers" is a great learning tool for both pitchers and coaches, from Little League to college ball. If you pitch or coach pitchers, try the ideas of a truly dedicated pitching coach who has worked long and hard at his job and his love."
Kevin Brown
Los Angeles Dodgers
"""This book is an excellent example of why Spanky McFarland is one of the best coaches in the country. If you want to elevate your pitchers and pitching staff, this book is a must!"""
Rocky P. Manuel
Head baseball coach
Bellaire High School, Houston, Texas
"Spanky has worked to become one of the finest instructors in pitching fundamentals, mental preparation, and injury prevention as well as the other parts of pitching. This book will benefit any player or coach who wants to better himself on all phases of pitching."""
Smoke Laval
Head baseball coach
Louisiana State University
"""Spanky is one of the most knowledgeable pitching coaches in baseball. You can get all the ins and outs of how to become a better pitcher in his new book. Learn how to win from one of the best."""
Jim Morris
Head baseball coach
University of Miami
From Collegiate Baseball
"""One of the classic books ever written on the subject of pitching is" Coaching Pitchers "by Joe Spanky McFarland. Considered one of the gurus of pitching, McFarland's book is a timeless treasure for pitchers and pitching coaches which was first copyrighted in 1985."
From Scholastic Coach & Athletic Director
"""Spanky covers the entire waterfront graphically and knowingly
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