Here is a comprehensive, practical resource that makes building a successful baseball program considerably easier for both the new and the experienced coach. Included are proven techniques and ready-to-use materials for virtually every aspect of the coach's job, from recruiting to training talent for each position. For easy use, the Guide is organized into 15 sections focusing on 15 different coaching concerns: 1. Getting Started 2. Recruiting and Tryouts 3. Game Control From Start to Finish 4. Pitching 5. The Pitches 6. Catching 7. General Infield Play 8. Outfield Play 9. Defensive Strategy…mehr
Here is a comprehensive, practical resource that makes building a successful baseball program considerably easier for both the new and the experienced coach. Included are proven techniques and ready-to-use materials for virtually every aspect of the coach's job, from recruiting to training talent for each position. For easy use, the Guide is organized into 15 sections focusing on 15 different coaching concerns: 1. Getting Started 2. Recruiting and Tryouts 3. Game Control From Start to Finish 4. Pitching 5. The Pitches 6. Catching 7. General Infield Play 8. Outfield Play 9. Defensive Strategy and Positioning 10. Team Defense 11. Hitting 12. The Short Game 13. Base Running 14. Offensive Strategy and Techniques 15. Scholarships and Professional Baseball Each section is packed with inside tips, drills for skill development, and winning strategies for a variety of game situations and for dealing effectively with a wide range of problems. Here are just a few examples of the ready-to-use help you'll find: * Guidelines for setting team goals, establishing standards, and marinating positive relationships with players and parents * Pitching mechanics and skills including the pitching sequence form starting position to landing, special issues with right and left handers, and insights into various pitches * Tested ways to prevent and treat arm soreness * 39 defensive play diagrams for cutoffs and relays, bunt defense, first and third defense, and more * Techniques and drills to help players improve their hitting in all situations * Guidelines for stealing against left- and right-handed pitchers * Tips for helping outfielders establish the proper psyche, state of readiness, and way to react to the ball And that's not all! Baseball Coach's Survival Guide includes nearly 140 photos showing stance, position, and technique ... plus 85 reproducible forms, checklists, and charts for recording progress and performance that can be photocopied for immediate use to help even the most veteran coach save time!Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Jerry Weinstein has won 15 league championships or co-championships in 19 years at Sacramento City college (CA) with 232 drafted players and 119 pro signers, 15 of those in the Big leagues. He also serves as assistant coach for the USA Baseball Teams in 1996 and 192 and as a scout for several pro ball teams. Tom Alston is a successful high school varsity and JV coach with extensive youth league experience as a coach and as clinic director for Babe Ruth, Pony, Little League, and Bambino. He is the author of Winning Pitch, a regular column in Collegiate Baseball, and his articles have appeared in various publications.
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About This Resource VII Section 1 Getting Started 1 Setting Goals 1 Establishing Standards 3 Maintaining Positive Relationships 5 Communications 7 First Steps for a New Coach 12 A Note to Walk-On Coaches 13 Evaluating Your Performance 15 Fund Raising 17 How to Do It 18 Other Ways to Raise Money 18 Other Considerations in Fund Raising 22 Section 2 Recruiting and Tryouts 25 Announcing the Tryouts 25 Developing as Many Athletes as Possible 29 The Plan for Tryouts 29 Keeping Large Rosters 30 Player Development 31 The Coaching Staff 32 Avoiding Legal Problems 32 Section 3 Game Control from Start to Finish 35 Winning 35 Controlling the Situation 35 Practice 37 Individual Practice Goals 37 Schedules and Goals 37 Game Day 39 Scouting 44 The Game 44 Offensive Signals 49 Sample Signal System 49 Getting the Players Involved in Offense 52 When to Work on Signs 53 Game Notes 53 Charting the Pitcher's Progress and Performance 58 Defensive Signals 82 Calling the Pitches from the Dugout 82 Defensive Alignment 83 Postgame 84 Section 4 Pitching 85 Overview of the Five Most Important Pitching Skills 85 Downhill Plane--The Goal in Mechanics 87 The Pitching Sequence 87 The Pitch 92 Right Hander's Stretch Move 94 Left Hander's Stretch Move 97 Control 97 Section 5 The Pitches 99 Fastball 99 Movement and Velocity 100 Change-Up 101 Curve Ball 103 Other Breaking Pitches 106 The Pitching Plan 108 Identifying Hitters and Attacking Their Weaknesses 111 Warming Up 115 Fielding Techniques for the Pitcher 122 Controlling a Known Fielding Situation 126 Holding Runners on Base and Identifying Running Situations 126 Basic Holding Situations 127 Left-Handed Pitchers Holding Runners on First 130 Arm Soreness 133 Post-Pitching Arm Exercises 135 Section 6 Catching 143 Signal Stance 143 Giving Signals 144 Going from Signal to Receiving Stance 145 Receiving Stance 146 Receiving Techniques 151 Remedies for Dropping Pitches 157 Throwing 158 Step-Catch-Throw Technique 160 Throwing Runners Out at Second 162 Throwing Runners Out at Third 164 Situational Throwing 165 Catcher's Picks 167 Blocking Balls in the Dirt 168 Tag Plays at Home Plate 169 Catching Extras--Receiving Throws 172 Catching Extras--Hit Balls 174 Catcher's Game Performance 175 Section 7 General Infield Play 179 Positioning 179 Fielding the Hit 183 Thinking in the Field 185 Drills to Develop Ground Ball Skills 186 The Little Things in Infield Play 189 Defending the Hit and Run 190 Some Thoughts for the Third Baseman 192 Some Thoughts for the First Baseman 192 The Double Play 194 Drills for Double Play Techniques 198 Section 8 Outfield Play 199 Thinking Before the Pitch 199 Reacting to the Ball 201 Communication 203 Playing the Hit 204 Throwing Fundamentals 205 Additional Tips 208 Throwing Drills 208 Section 9 Defensive Strategy and Positioning 213 Positioning 213 Defensive Focus 214 Defensive Positioning 215 Making Adjustments 217 Individual Skills 218 Other Factors 218 Section 10 Team Defense 219 Cutoffs and Relays 219 Outfielder's Role 236 Short Man 238 Bunt Defense 242 First and Third Defense 254 Pop-Up Priority 262 Section 11 Hitting 267 The Stance 267 Positioning in the Batter's Box 269 The Eyes 270 Hitter Momentum 271 Stride 271 The Swing 273 The Hitting Game Plan 276 Two-Strike Hitting 277 Situation Hitting 278 Five Hitting Zones for the Advanced Hitter 278 Taking Pitches 279 Batting Practice 280 Hitting Drills 281 Hitting Drills with the Aid of Equipment 286 Live Batting Practice 288 Section 12 The Short Came 291 Sacrifice Bunt 291 Base Hit Bunt 295 Base Hit Bunt to Third Base 296 Base Hit Bunt to Second Base 298 Base Hit Bunt to First Base 299 Base Hit Bunt to Shortstop 300 Fake Bunt, Fake Hit and Bunt 300 Section 13 Base Running 301 Pregame and During-Game Homework 302 Batter/Runner Technique 303 Leads at First Base 305 Returning to First Base 307 Using the Stopwatch 308 Secondary Leads 309 Fake Break 310 Stealing Second Base 310 Stealing Against a Right-Handed Pitcher 311 Primary Leads vs. Left-Handed Pitchers 312 Stealing Against Left-Handed Pitchers 313 Delay Steal 316 The Shade--An Aid to Stealing Second 316 Extra Innings at First Base 316 Leads at Second Base 317 Three Methods of Stealing Third Base 319 Leads at Third Base 321 Stealing Home 321 Forcing a Balk 322 Ball in the Dirt at Third 322 Sliding 323 Other Tips for Base Running 323 Section 14 Offensive Strategy and Techniques 325 Plan for Today's Game 325 The Hitter's Plan 327 Big Inning Offense 327 Batting Order 330 Controlling the Tempo 331 Offensive Techniques 332 Hit and Run 332 First and Third Short Game Techniques 335 Stealing a Run--First and Third Offense 338 Section 15 Scholarships and professional baseball 343 Approaching a Career in Baseball 343 Evaluating a Pathway 345 Getting Help with the Decision 347 Appendices Appendix A Baseball Terms 349 Appendix B Score Card (sample: front and back) 350
About This Resource VII Section 1 Getting Started 1 Setting Goals 1 Establishing Standards 3 Maintaining Positive Relationships 5 Communications 7 First Steps for a New Coach 12 A Note to Walk-On Coaches 13 Evaluating Your Performance 15 Fund Raising 17 How to Do It 18 Other Ways to Raise Money 18 Other Considerations in Fund Raising 22 Section 2 Recruiting and Tryouts 25 Announcing the Tryouts 25 Developing as Many Athletes as Possible 29 The Plan for Tryouts 29 Keeping Large Rosters 30 Player Development 31 The Coaching Staff 32 Avoiding Legal Problems 32 Section 3 Game Control from Start to Finish 35 Winning 35 Controlling the Situation 35 Practice 37 Individual Practice Goals 37 Schedules and Goals 37 Game Day 39 Scouting 44 The Game 44 Offensive Signals 49 Sample Signal System 49 Getting the Players Involved in Offense 52 When to Work on Signs 53 Game Notes 53 Charting the Pitcher's Progress and Performance 58 Defensive Signals 82 Calling the Pitches from the Dugout 82 Defensive Alignment 83 Postgame 84 Section 4 Pitching 85 Overview of the Five Most Important Pitching Skills 85 Downhill Plane--The Goal in Mechanics 87 The Pitching Sequence 87 The Pitch 92 Right Hander's Stretch Move 94 Left Hander's Stretch Move 97 Control 97 Section 5 The Pitches 99 Fastball 99 Movement and Velocity 100 Change-Up 101 Curve Ball 103 Other Breaking Pitches 106 The Pitching Plan 108 Identifying Hitters and Attacking Their Weaknesses 111 Warming Up 115 Fielding Techniques for the Pitcher 122 Controlling a Known Fielding Situation 126 Holding Runners on Base and Identifying Running Situations 126 Basic Holding Situations 127 Left-Handed Pitchers Holding Runners on First 130 Arm Soreness 133 Post-Pitching Arm Exercises 135 Section 6 Catching 143 Signal Stance 143 Giving Signals 144 Going from Signal to Receiving Stance 145 Receiving Stance 146 Receiving Techniques 151 Remedies for Dropping Pitches 157 Throwing 158 Step-Catch-Throw Technique 160 Throwing Runners Out at Second 162 Throwing Runners Out at Third 164 Situational Throwing 165 Catcher's Picks 167 Blocking Balls in the Dirt 168 Tag Plays at Home Plate 169 Catching Extras--Receiving Throws 172 Catching Extras--Hit Balls 174 Catcher's Game Performance 175 Section 7 General Infield Play 179 Positioning 179 Fielding the Hit 183 Thinking in the Field 185 Drills to Develop Ground Ball Skills 186 The Little Things in Infield Play 189 Defending the Hit and Run 190 Some Thoughts for the Third Baseman 192 Some Thoughts for the First Baseman 192 The Double Play 194 Drills for Double Play Techniques 198 Section 8 Outfield Play 199 Thinking Before the Pitch 199 Reacting to the Ball 201 Communication 203 Playing the Hit 204 Throwing Fundamentals 205 Additional Tips 208 Throwing Drills 208 Section 9 Defensive Strategy and Positioning 213 Positioning 213 Defensive Focus 214 Defensive Positioning 215 Making Adjustments 217 Individual Skills 218 Other Factors 218 Section 10 Team Defense 219 Cutoffs and Relays 219 Outfielder's Role 236 Short Man 238 Bunt Defense 242 First and Third Defense 254 Pop-Up Priority 262 Section 11 Hitting 267 The Stance 267 Positioning in the Batter's Box 269 The Eyes 270 Hitter Momentum 271 Stride 271 The Swing 273 The Hitting Game Plan 276 Two-Strike Hitting 277 Situation Hitting 278 Five Hitting Zones for the Advanced Hitter 278 Taking Pitches 279 Batting Practice 280 Hitting Drills 281 Hitting Drills with the Aid of Equipment 286 Live Batting Practice 288 Section 12 The Short Came 291 Sacrifice Bunt 291 Base Hit Bunt 295 Base Hit Bunt to Third Base 296 Base Hit Bunt to Second Base 298 Base Hit Bunt to First Base 299 Base Hit Bunt to Shortstop 300 Fake Bunt, Fake Hit and Bunt 300 Section 13 Base Running 301 Pregame and During-Game Homework 302 Batter/Runner Technique 303 Leads at First Base 305 Returning to First Base 307 Using the Stopwatch 308 Secondary Leads 309 Fake Break 310 Stealing Second Base 310 Stealing Against a Right-Handed Pitcher 311 Primary Leads vs. Left-Handed Pitchers 312 Stealing Against Left-Handed Pitchers 313 Delay Steal 316 The Shade--An Aid to Stealing Second 316 Extra Innings at First Base 316 Leads at Second Base 317 Three Methods of Stealing Third Base 319 Leads at Third Base 321 Stealing Home 321 Forcing a Balk 322 Ball in the Dirt at Third 322 Sliding 323 Other Tips for Base Running 323 Section 14 Offensive Strategy and Techniques 325 Plan for Today's Game 325 The Hitter's Plan 327 Big Inning Offense 327 Batting Order 330 Controlling the Tempo 331 Offensive Techniques 332 Hit and Run 332 First and Third Short Game Techniques 335 Stealing a Run--First and Third Offense 338 Section 15 Scholarships and professional baseball 343 Approaching a Career in Baseball 343 Evaluating a Pathway 345 Getting Help with the Decision 347 Appendices Appendix A Baseball Terms 349 Appendix B Score Card (sample: front and back) 350
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