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  • Genre:SPORTS & RECREATION
  • SubGenre:Softball
  • Language:English
  • Pages:134
  • eBook ISBN:9781626758599

The Plate Don't Move

Making Sense of Softball Pitching

by Gil Arzola

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Overview

A scientific and logical approach to the least understood and mastered skill in fastpitch softball. This book takes the reader from the basics of pitching a ball to understanding the more advanced skills required to play at the highest levels. The author, a clinician, coach and instructor for nearly three decades approaches pitching from the mental, physical and scientific truths that make a ball go fast, move and hit a target. Whether the pitcher is a beginner or advanced, the book provides a fresh look from a unique perspective. Included are drills, pictures and clear, simple explainations for both players and coaches that seek to be the best they can be. blog:  correctsoftball.com

Description

A scientific and logical approach to the least understood and mastered skill in fastpitch softball. This book takes the reader from the basics of pitching a ball to understanding the more advanced skills required to play at the highest levels. The author, a clinician, coach and instructor for nearly three decades approaches pitching from the mental, physical and scientific truths that make a ball go fast, move and hit a target. Whether the pitcher is a beginner or advanced, the book provides a fresh look from a unique and new perspective. Included are drills, pictures and clear, simple explainations for both players and coaches that seek to be the best they can be.

About the author

Softball coach for twenty five years at all levels. Former head coach at Wheeler, South Central and Portage High Schools. Former head coach Purdue North Central and pitching coach at Valparaiso University. Instructor at Triple Crown Baseball and Softball Academy. Authored numerous articles on skills and team building which have appeared in Fastpitch Delivery, Across the Board and Scholastic Coach and Athletic Director. Featured speaker at the 2003 Coaches of Girl's Sports Convention, clinician and speaker throughout the Midwest.  Visit my website: correctsoftball.com