The Five-Tool Player
Become the Total Package That Pro and College Baseball Scouts Want
Published on 16. April 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-07-147621-8 (ISBN)
Description
Take your game from bush league to big time with these proven techniques
Baseball scouts and coaches at every level want players with the knowledge and ability to do it all. They're looking for someone who can dominate a game and showcase talent in each of baseball's five essential skills: hitting for average, hitting for power, fielding, arm strength, and speed. What they hope to find is The Five-Tool Player.
In The Five-Tool Player, you'll get all the drills, step-by-step photos, and guidance you need to master the five tools. You'll learn how to:
Hit for high average by understanding pitch patterns and expanding your hitting zoneDevelop power at the plate with proper technique, an aggressive attitude, and strength trainingDiversify your defensive skills by learning the nuances of each positionIncrease your arm strength with proper throwing form and conditioningImprove your base running with speed training
Baseball scouts and coaches at every level want players with the knowledge and ability to do it all. They're looking for someone who can dominate a game and showcase talent in each of baseball's five essential skills: hitting for average, hitting for power, fielding, arm strength, and speed. What they hope to find is The Five-Tool Player.
In The Five-Tool Player, you'll get all the drills, step-by-step photos, and guidance you need to master the five tools. You'll learn how to:
Hit for high average by understanding pitch patterns and expanding your hitting zoneDevelop power at the plate with proper technique, an aggressive attitude, and strength trainingDiversify your defensive skills by learning the nuances of each positionIncrease your arm strength with proper throwing form and conditioningImprove your base running with speed training
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-147621-8 (9780071476218)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Mark Gola is a full-time baseball instructor at Dave Gallagher's All American Baseball Academy and a freelance baseball clinician.
Content
Foreword by Chris Pittaro
Introduction
1 - The Five Tool Player
2 - Hitting for Average
3 - Hitting for Power
4 - Arm Strength
5 - Defense
6 - Speed/Baserunning
7 - The Sixth Tool
Introduction
1 - The Five Tool Player
2 - Hitting for Average
3 - Hitting for Power
4 - Arm Strength
5 - Defense
6 - Speed/Baserunning
7 - The Sixth Tool