Conor Kelley

The Catcher's Handbook

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The position of catcher in baseball requires a broad set of physical and mental skills. This handbook, by a former catcher, offers precise advice on everything one needs to succeed behind the plate at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. Drawing on real-life scenarios, it addresses nearly every situation a catcher could ever encounter. In addition to the mechanics of catching, blocking, picking, throwing, and catching pop-ups, topics include choosing the right gear; developing a relationship with the umpire; how to call a great game; when to call a pick-off; how to get runners out or keep them from advancing; making the tag at the plate; how to carry yourself like a team leader; injury prevention and other issues. With tips and drills designed to improve specific skills, this guide is indispensable for any catcher looking to up his game.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. August 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 337g
• ISBN-13: 9780786479382
• ISBN-10: 0786479388
• Artikelnr.: 40722030

Autorenporträt

Conor Kelley is a recognized authority on catching and one of baseball's premier catching instructors. Based in Seattle, he has worked with catchers of all ages, from Little League to professional players, and offers private lessons, camps, and consulting for high school and college programs.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Acknowledgments
v Introduction
1 1.
Gear Up
9 2.
Calling a Great Game
17 3.
Catching the Baseball
31 4.
Keeping the Ball in Front
57 5.
Getting Out of the Crouch
75 6.
Letting It Fly
96 7.
Four, Four!
120 8.
Carrying Yourself
135 9.
Winning
158 Index
161