Softballs Power Offense (The Art & Science of Coaching Series) [Paperback]

Susan Craig (Author), Ken Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Art & Science of Coaching Series | Publication Date: May 10, 1997

An excellent resource on how hitting fundamentals, strategies, and mental factors should be addressed to maximize a hitter's performance at the plate. Covers the art and science of hitting, hitting fundamentals from bottom to top, common errors, making changes (training the hitter, drills, Q&A), the young hitter, the mind game, angle bunting off the pivot, teaching sprinting, baserunning (drills, Q&A), stealing bases, and sliding. Also covers offensive strategy. Includes nearly 100 clear photographs to make learning and implementing this information fast and easy.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A very impressive collection and presentation of the quick passing game. -- Mike Bellotti, Head Coach, University of Oregon

All offensive coaches will gain greatly from the information provided in this book. -- Jim Colletto, Offensive Coordinator, University of Notre Dame

About the Author

Andrew Coverdale has coached football for ten years, now in his second year as the Head Coach of Castle High School (IN). Prior to that, he served as Offensive Coordinator at Trinity High School in Louisville from 1999-2002, during which time the Shamrocks set school scoring records each year, won state championships twice and were runners-up once. They finished the 2002 season ranked #4 in the nation in USA Today's final poll, and boasted the Student Sports' National Junior of the Year in Quarterback Brian Brohm, who threw for 3,777 yards and 47 touchdowns versus only 1 interception. Before joining Trinity, Coverdale's stops included stints as Head Coach at Brown County High School (1997-98), QB/TE Coach at Taylor University in Upland, IN (1996), Receivers Coach at Noblesville High School (1995) and Northwestern (1994), and Offensive Line assistant at Harrison High School in West Lafayette (1993).

Dan Robinson is in his 20th coaching year at Northwestern High School (IN). Robinson has had two undefeated regular seasons, four Mid-Indian Conference titles, and a trip to the Indiana AAA State Championship. He’s coached several all-state quarterbacks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Coaches Choice; DVD Video edition (May 10, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585181919
• ISBN-13: 978-1585181919
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,275,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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