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Practice Perfect Baseball PDF

Practice Perfect Baseball PDF

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    Successful seasons don’t begin on opening day. They begin long before, in the cages, gym, locker room, and practice field. There, consistency, execution, and teamwork form the foundations of powerhouse programs and championship titles. While most coaches understand the importance of practice, far fewer have perfected it year after year, team after team.

     

    In Practice Perfect Baseball, the game’s premier collegiate coaches share their approaches, experiences, and philosophies on every facet of practice. This authoritative guide goes beyond the stretches and drills straight to the heart of winning—effort and attitude. From structuring sessions to evaluating practice performance, the vast information allows you to choose what you wish to implement in your program. You’ll find unique insights and invaluable advice from the all-star roster of contributors:

     

    Ed Cheff

    Pete Dunn

    Dan Hartleb

    Steve Jaksa

    Tim Jamieson

    Mark Johnson

    Keith Madison

    Sean McNally

    Dave Perno

    Gary Pullins

    Terry Rooney

    Dave Serrano

    Gary Ward

    Bob Warn

     

    In Practice Perfect Baseball, you‘ll identify and establish a practice ethic, learn to assess team strengths, and develop players’ skills in the field, on the mound, or at the plate.  You’ll also learn to make the most of indoor practices, incorporate technology to perfect skills and evaluate performance, and prepare your team for upcoming opponents.

     

    Developed by the American Baseball Coaches Association and edited by Bob Bennett, Practice Perfect Baseball is essential reading for every coach at every level of the sport.

    Chapter 1. Establishing a Practice Work Ethic 

    Ed Cheff

    Chapter 2. Planning Productive Practices

    Keith Madison

    Chapter 3. Assessing Team Strengths

    Terry Rooney

    Chapter 4. Developing and Motivating the Total Player

    Mark Johnson

    Chapter 5. Building a Pitching Staff

    Dave Serrano

    Chapter 6. Maximizing Batting Practice

    Gary Ward

    Chapter 7. Perfecting Positional Play

    Tim Jamieson

    Chapter 8. Fine-Tuning Team Fielding 

    Steve Jaksa

    Chapter 9. Preparing for Every Game Situation 

    Dave Perno

    Chapter 10. Focusing on the Forthcoming Opponent

    Dan Hartleb

    Chapter 11. Taking Practice Indoors

    Bob Warn

    Chapter 12. Using Equipment and Technology

    Gary Pullins

    Chapter 13. Incorporating Competitive Drills and Games

    Sean McNally

    Chapter 14. Evaluating Practice Sessions

    Pete Dunn and Bob Bennett

     

    The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) is the largest baseball coaching organization in the world. The association’s mission is to improve the level of baseball coaching worldwide while promoting the game of baseball and acting as a sounding board and advocate on issues concerning the game. In addition, the ABCA promotes camaraderie and communication among all baseball coaches from the amateur to the professional levels. The ABCA also gives recognition to deserving players and coaches through several special sponsorship programs. It is an organization that has grown steadily in membership, prestige, and impact in recent years. The ABCA’s headquarters is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.