the baseball starter [Paperback]

W. George Scarlett (Author), Gregory Chertok (Author), Jacob L. Lipton (Author), Erik S. Johanson (Author), Foreword by Sol Gittleman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2009

With an emphasis on instilling a love for the game, this handbook instructs parents and coaches on teaching the basics of baseball to young players. More than 80 photos demonstrate the proper techniques for hitting, fielding, and pitching, and appendices of games and drills reinforce the lessons in ways that children will enjoy. Taking into account the differing needs of players by age, the authors provide separate discussions for young children and adolescents.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Baseball Starter steps up to the plate and delivers! This book is a must read for youth coaches who want to teach their players not only great fundamentals but be able to deliver them in a positive and age appropriate way. I found myself reading it as a refresher course in the basic fundamentals of the game after 26 years as a college coach, it is a great foundation to help foster a child's love for the game." --John Casey, Head Baseball Coach, Tufts University

I've known George Scarlett for a long time and he has always had incredibly keen insight into how to make youth baseball more fun and exciting for the players. I am very happy and proud that George has now put all this wisdom into The Baseball Starter. If you are the coach and/or parent of a youth baseball player; please read this book...it's terrific!" --Bob Bigelow, author of Just Let the Kids Play; international youth sports reformer, activist and lecturer

About the Author

W. George Scarlett is a professor of child development at Tufts University. He is the author of numerous books and articles about children's play and organized youth sports. He lives in Carlisle, Massachusetts.

Gregory Chertok is a sport psychology counselor at the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center in New Jersey. He is a former captain of the Tufts varsity baseball team and is presently co-owner of Pitch by Pitch Baseball, a youth summer baseball academy, in Congers, N.Y. He lives in Bardonia, New York.

Jacob L. Lipton works for a risk management consulting firm. He is a former Tufts baseball player and director of a summer youth sports camp. He lives in Arlington, Virginia.

Erik S. Johanson is a strategic planner at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. A former pitcher for the Tufts varsity baseball team, he now resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: McFarland (November 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786438584
• ISBN-13: 978-0786438587
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #753,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, January 24, 2010

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Rick "Rick" (MA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: the baseball starter (Paperback)

Unbelievable set of solid ideas for teaching and understanding baseball, written by someone who clearly loves the game. No chance of a disappointment; big chance for exceeding expectations.

5.0 out of 5 stars The book that Little League needs, February 22, 2010

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Little League mom (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: the baseball starter (Paperback)

So often little league coaches fall short of their task because they approach it from the perspective of an adult, rather than understanding how to actually work with kids. This book fills that gap, making both the process and the outcome of little league baseball better for both the kids and adults involved.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Parent Coaches, February 9, 2010

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Robert Fidler (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: the baseball starter (Paperback)

"The Baseball Starter" by George Scarlett is a must read for parents who are thinking of jumping into the coaching ranks of youth baseball. George reminds coaches that their role is to teach and encourage young players...make them love the game, so they can advance to the next level. Parents, read this now before the Spring!