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.
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"John is probably the finest pitching coach in the East, a pro's pro." -- Lennie Merullo, former director of the Major League Scouting Bureau
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Dr. John Bagonzi has written for Hardball Magazine, Collegiate Baseball, and other magazines. As a pitcher he spent time in both Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs organizations. He lives in Woodsville, New Hampshire.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: The Act of Pitching: A Tutorial for All Levels by a Master Technician-Detailing Every Aspect of Pitching (Paperback)
I have read/watched dozens of books and DVDs and attended several clinics in my quest to help my sons become better pitchers. This is far and away the most comprehensive pitching instruction I have ever seen. I was amazed at how thick this book was when it arrived - almost 400 pages, with hundreds of pictures. Dr. Bagonzi explains everthing in great detail. I have never seen anyone spend as much time on the finer details of pitching grips, for example. But all the information in usable - the author does a very good job of explaining things clearly and concisely. I never felt as if I was lost in minutia, as I have with other instructional materials.
It is very easy to spend hundreds of dollars on one-or-another guru's pitching instruction program. I know - I have done it myself. And while I think some of these programs are worth every penny, at under $20, there is NOTHING that can beat the value of this book. One caveat: if you happen to be in the camp that believes long toss, weighted balls, strength training, pushing off the rubber, etc. are bad, then you will probably disagree with much of what the author has to say. Although he has been around a while, Dr. Bagonzi is on the leading edge of such techniques and training concepts, and is a big proponent of some ideas that a few people may find controversial. I personally have had great success with these techniques, and see only a couple hold outs among the contemporary pitching "gurus" who disagree. However, fair warning if you happen to be one of them (or one of their disciples). By the way, Dr. Bagonzi recognizes these areas of controversy, and is very respectful of those who might disagree. Bottom line recommendation: if you only buy one pitching program, make it this book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Complete Guide,
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This review is from: The Act of Pitching: A Tutorial for All Levels by a Master Technician-Detailing Every Aspect of Pitching (Paperback)
I have an eighth grader that has been helped, and will continue to be helped, by this comprehensive guide for pitchers. It is a book that can be read cover to cover, or used as a reference book where you just take the information that is needed at the moment. Either way, the information is presented in a concise yet complete way. I highly recommend this guide.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent Pitching Book for All Levels,
This review is from: The Act of Pitching: A Tutorial for All Levels by a Master Technician-Detailing Every Aspect of Pitching (Paperback)
The best pitching book I've read. It covers in detail all aspects of pitching and provides excellent photos and text descriptions. A book that can be applied to all age groups and levels from little league to the pros. Covers left and right handed pitching with grips, diagrams and exercises for pitching and conditioning. As thorough and complete a book on pitching as one would want. It leaves no question or concept about pitching unanswered.
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