101 Things You Can Teach Your Kids about Baseball, 2nd Ed. (Paperback)

~ Marsh. Don (Author), Don Marsh (Author)

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Product Description

Parents and coaches can teach kids the art of baseball with confidence using this book of winning tips, drills, and strategies. Hitting, catching, infielding and outfielding, bunting, and baserunning are all covered, and an extensive pitching section details preseason conditioning drills and an array of pitching techniques employed by youth-level and major league players alike. More than 720 tips are tailored to various age ranges and levels of experience. Drills designed specifically for younger players are also highlighted, and similarities between baseball at the youth and professional levels are explored. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Don Marsh has spent more than 30 years playing, teaching, and coaching baseball. He has contributed numerous articles on the subject to the national youth baseball magazine Junior League and currently writes instructional columns for the publication. He lives in San Diego, California. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Campbell Marsh Communications; 2 edition (July 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964742047
• ISBN-13: 978-0964742048
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,620,069 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Addition to the Library, July 25, 2000

By	cochrane (Saint Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews

101 Things is one of the better baseball books I have come across. It is obvious that Marsh knows baseball, and he presents information clearly. I also like the tone of the book -- although he discusses some of the fine points of the game, he doesn't get too technical, or talk down to the reader.

The book has sections for different parts of the game (pitching, hitting, bunting/baserunning, etc). Each section then consists of one paragraph tips, with each tip rated as beginner, intermediate, or advanced. The drills are clearly labeled and placed next to the appropriate tip.

Marsh writes at the end of each chapter, "remember, it's only a game..." But the game is much more enjoyable when coaches and players know what's going on. No one book can teach someone how to coach or play baseball, but this book certainly helps a lot.

37 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise, readable and very helpful troubleshooting tips., May 2, 1999

By A Customer

This is the first book of its type I've bought. The format is very readable and easy for reference and though there is a wealth of info, it doesn't overwhelm.Marsh clearly knows what he's talking about and so far his methods are showing almost immediate results. Buy this book and I'll see you in the playoffs!