One of the winningest Division I coaches of all time brings you this comprehensive guide to the fundamentals and techniques essential to effective catcher play.
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Bob Bennett is the former head baseball coach at Fresno State University. His career record of 1302-759-4 ranks seventh on the NCAA Division I all-time victory list.
During 34 seasons (1970-2002, plus a year as FSUÂ’s interim head coach in 1967), at Fresno State, Bennett led his teams to 1302 victories (an average of 40 wins per season), and made two trips to the College World Series. He also served as head coach of the U.S. National Team in 1983 and 1986 and served on the national teamÂ’s coaching staff in 1977 and 1979.
Bennett was named Conference Coach of the Year 14 times and NCAA Coach of the Year in 1988. He also received the Lefty Gomez Award for his lifetime contribution to baseball.
Bennett was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1992.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Catcher Resource,
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This review is from: Catching Fundamentals and Techniques (Coaches Choice) (Paperback)
It is not clear in the book description but this book comes with the Bob Bennet DVD!
This has been an excellent learning resource for me the coach as I try to teach my son Catching fundamentals. The DVD has been a great tool for my son, kids today are all visual. His moves behind the plate have become much better and the pass balls fewer.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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#1 CATCHER's choice,
This review is from: Catching Fundamentals and Techniques (Coaches Choice) (Paperback)
My son will be going into high school next year. Since catching is by far the most demanding position and only the best players are still playing ball at this level, there is no shortage of catchers. Even at 14u there seem to be about 4 catchers per team.
We have been to numerous training camps and sought every resource on catching out there but nothing we've found so far makes any more sense than this video. Others have tried to change the mechanics to the point that it's like learning a new sport but Bennett's explanations illicit the same response as a V8. Take it a chapter at a time or by the end of the last lesson, your forehead will feel like you were featured in Smack Down! BTW, buy the booklet. It should come with the DVD and it's CHEAPER than the DVD alone!
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Book!!,
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This review is from: Catching Fundamentals and Techniques (Art & Science of Coaching Series) (Paperback)
This is a great book for catchers new to the position and would also give tips to those who have played catcher for years!! I highly recommend this book for those who want to learn how to play catcher and those looking for tips on playing the position.
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By its very nature, the catcher position is the most dangerous of all. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
blocking low pitches, many catchers, arm fake, catcher position, throwing position, pitching rubber, proper footwork, good catcher, proper grip, closed stance, throwing motion, outside pitch, grip the ball Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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By its very nature, the catcher position is the most dangerous of all. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
blocking low pitches, many catchers, arm fake, catcher position, throwing position, pitching rubber, proper footwork, good catcher, proper grip, closed stance, throwing motion, outside pitch, grip the ball Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- A Passion for the Game by Bob Bennett in Back Matter
- Rhymes and Reasons by Bob Bennett in Back Matter
- Words and Rhythms of Baseball by Bob Bennett in Back Matter
- Roots and Wings by Bob Bennett in Back Matter
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