The Baseball Handbook (Paperback)

by Bernie Walter (Author) "Your success as a player or coach will depend more on your rational investigation of the principles and concepts than any other single factor..." (more)
Key Phrases: indirect steal, shortstop lines, baseman trails, Directly Throw, Rest One, Type Ball (more...)

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Book Description
Arm yourself for every practice, every game, and every situation! This comprehensive guide is your one-stop source for expert nuts-and-bolts advice on offense, defense, pitching, baserunning, and special situations.

More than 55 major league players, including Mike Mussina, John Smoltz, and Denny Neagle, have already reaped the benefits of Bernie Walter’s coaching expertise. Now you can too. He’s a masterful teacher, highly successful coach, and three-time National Coach of the Year who shares a wealth of knowledge about the game in The Baseball Handbook.

This easy-to-use guide is packed full of photos, diagrams, and advanced strategies to show you the way to greater success on the field. If you’re serious about the game, this book is as essential as a bat and ball.

From the Publisher
”Bernie’s coaching gave me a jump start to a professional career. For coaches, reading this book will be a guide to help you teach the game. For the player, this book will be a guide to enhance your skill level and the ability to play the game the right way.”

John Smoltz Atlanta Braves

”I have known Bernie Walter for more than four decades; he has been deeply involved with baseball as a player and coach. His unique perspective on baseball instruction comes from his consistent success as a coach and his in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of baseball. For those who play or teach baseball, The Baseball Handbook is your guide.”

John Schuerholz Executive vice president and general manager, Atlanta Braves

”Coach Bernie Walter understands that a vast knowledge of all facets of baseball is of immense importance. However, knowledge is of little value if you cannot teach it. The key to coaching is the ability to transmit information properly so that players can transfer what they learn to the field. Bernie Walter is the consummate coach because he is first and foremost a great teacher of the game of baseball.”

Roland Hemond Executive advisor to the general manager, Chicago White Sox

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• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736039856
• ISBN-13: 978-0736039857
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #220,780 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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