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Baseball Strategies Paperback – December 23, 2002

by Jack Stallings (Editor), Bob Bennett (Editor)
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Some books teach coaches and players what to do; this also explains why. Developed by an all-star cast of coaches selected by the American Baseball Coaches Association, Baseball Strategies is the most comprehensive resource ever written on the tactical aspects of the game. Providing the content are 18 of the game's top strategists, including several coaches whose teams have totaled more than 1,000 wins and have won national championships.

Meet every decision-making challenge, from setting the most effective lineup at the plate and in the field to deciding what play to call and when to call it in tight game situations. Should a runner be sent on a 2-2 pitch with one out? Should a hitter be walked to allow for a force-out even if the next batter is an RBI leader? When should a pitcher hold a runner on base from the stretch position or pitch from a more comfortable full windup? The analyses and answers to all of these questions and many more can be found in this book.

In part I, you'll learn the specifics of offense, from determining the hitting lineup to studying the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing pitcher and defense. The contributors to the offensive side of the game include Itch Jones, Mike Gillespie, Danny Hall, and Mark Johnson. In part II, experts such as Bob Bennett and John Winkin explore pitching from every angle, including strategies for shutting down hitters, stopping baserunners, and fielding the position. In Parts III and Parts IV, you'll learn better defensive strategies for fine-tuning your strategic approach from George Horton, Jim Morris, and Bobo Brayton, just to name a few.

Take a big tactical lead on your opponent. From position-specific responsibilities to situation-specific options to adjusting to the level of competition to altering your game plan in the middle innings, Baseball Strategies covers all the bases to give you a winning advantage in thinking the game.

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    360 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Human Kinetics
  4. Publication date
    December 23, 2002
  5. Dimensions
    7.03 x 0.92 x 10.02 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0736042180
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0736042185
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From Scholastic Coach & Athletic Director
 Two great coaches (editors) and a picked team of 18 topnotch coaches offer an outstanding compendium of talent on all the mechanics and niceties of pitching......Super stuff all the way up and down the line; including the writing, the illustrations, and the mentalities behind the expositions.

It is good stuff - sharp, insightful, thorough.

From Hit2win.com
 We strongly recommend this book for coaches at all levels of the game. We love it and feel that you will too!

From Collegiate Baseball
 This book has a tremendous amount to offer for baseball coaches and players in the game. It is unquestionably one of the top books have ever read on the subject of strategy and should be required reading for everyone in baseball.

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The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) is the largest baseball coaching organization in the world, including coaches from every state in the country and hundreds of international members. The association's mission is to improve the level of baseball coaching worldwide. The ABCA assists in the promotion of baseball and acts 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 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics; First Edition (December 23, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0736042180
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0736042185
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.03 x 0.92 x 10.02 inches
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Kathryn M Woodyard
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2021
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Bought the us book for my husband who knows a lot already about baseball but is coaching my sons select team and he absolutely loves this book. Very helpful and worth the price!
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Samantha G Hollingsworth
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful for Coaching
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I have been coaching for a few years now and my son is getting older thus the game is getting more advanced. This book allowed me to teach more strategic aspects of the game, especially defensively. The players had a better understanding of what to do when (and why to do it) due to some of the things we taught from this book. If you are a new or experienced coach I highly recommend this book as it breaks things down easily and you can pull out what you need based on the age/level of your players.
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Dadwag30
4.0 out of 5 stars Great comprehensive book on strategy
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
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This is THE book to buy if you want a comprehensive review of baseball strategy. I really like how each section was written by a different coach (college, high school, major leagues). Each section goes into great detail on various aspects of the game. We actually have taken portions of this book and required our 11 year old players to review it. We spend as much time "teaching strategy" as we do on skill work during the off-season. This is both a great reference tool and can be read cover to cover.
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Anthony Jordan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the intermediate player / coach
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2010
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I feel I had a good handle on mechanics and teaching how to throw, hit and pitch. I felt I had a weaknesss of actual baseball strategy in certain situations and games. I now coach a 13U baseball team and have found this book to be very helpful in the actual "strategy" of the game...I like the base running aspects and the base running situations they give in the book. I also like that different chapters are written by different coaches. Overall a great book I think for the older Little League (12 years old) through adult player....
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Heavy Read But Solid Advice
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2013
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I'm a little league coach. This was way beyond what I can use. However, I stuck with it and benefited tremendously. These guys are the best at explaining each aspect of coaching and strategy. The book has helped me appreciate the intricacies of the game within the game and will come in handy when my boy moves up to Junior, Senior, and High School baseball.
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Doug Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the baseball fan
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2015
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This book will give the fan a great insight into the behind the scenes aspects of the game and how it should be played. Lots of good advice for a young coach as well from building a lineup to using the running game and defense there is lots to be learned from these pages
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D. Mats
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
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Awesome book and so well written. It’s like reading a textbook and a masters degree class on baseball strategy.
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Silas Deane
3.0 out of 5 stars Standard shipping arrived via mule train. And I believe the mules had to stop for water frequently!
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019
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Personal reference. Not exactly what I was looking for but jammed with lots of useful information.
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Bill Sawchuk
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of good information
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