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The Science of Hitting
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Hitting lessons from the last .400 hitter.
First published in 1971, Ted Williams' short book on hitting is still used by players and coaches at every level. He covers thinking like a pitcher, pitch selection, hip and wrist action, bunting and hitting the other way, with detailed illustrations.
Shelf
How it reads
Moderate
Best for
- High school hitters
- Baseball and softball coaches
- Serious players
About this book
- Author
- Ted Williams with John Underwood
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Published
- April 29, 1986
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- ISBN-10
- 0671621033
- ISBN-13
- 978-0671621032
Book description
Now fully revised with new illustrations and diagrams, the classic—and still the greatest—book on hitting from the last baseball player to break the magic .400 barrier, Ted Williams. Ted Williams was arguably the greatest pure hitter who ever lived. A lifelong student of hitting, he sought advice from every great hitter—and pitcher—he met. Drawing on that advice, as well as his own legendary life in baseball, Williams produced the all-time batting classic, The Science of Hitting. Using its detailed illustrations, anecdotes, and concise coaching, players of all skill levels will learn how to improve their fundamentals and gain keen insights into the finer points of hitting, including:
- How to Think Like a Pitcher and Guess the Pitch
- The Three Cardinal Rules for Developing a Smooth Line-Driving Swing
- The Secrets of Hip and Wrist Action
- Pitch Selection
- Bunting
- Hitting the Opposite Way
The Science of Hitting is a must-read for all baseball players looking to improve their turn at bat and for all coaches and parents teaching the sport.
About the author
Ted Williams won the American League batting championship six times and was given a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. He was the last man to bat .400 in major league baseball and has been considered America's leading sports fisherman. With John Underwood, he coauthored Fishing "The Big Three" and his autobiography, My Turn at Bat.
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