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The Physics of Pitching: Learn the Mechanics, Science, and Psychology of Pitching to Success
by Solesky, Len; Cain, James; Curtis, BruceISBN13:
9780760338506
ISBN10:
0760338507
Format:
Paperback
Pub. Date:
6/6/2011
Publisher(s):
Motorbooks Intl
List Price: $24.99
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Summary
The Physics of Pitchingis a well-rounded and comprehensive study that explores the formula for success in pitching and the secret to staying healthy and injury free. It brings together the expertise of a professional scout and pitching consultant, a former major league pitcher and current pitching coach, a sports orthopedic surgeon, and a strength and conditioning specialist. Step-by-step instruction is combined with a discussion of the fundamentals of pitching mechanics and kinetics, physiology and orthopedics, weight training, and the mental and strategic sides of baseball. Illustrated throughout with step-by-step photography and detailed illustrations of the key mechanics,The Physics of Pitchingis accompanied by an instructional DVD.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 6 |
| The Why | |
| The Numbers | p. 17 |
| 'I Think' Teaching vs. Science Teaching | p. 22 |
| There Is No Easy Path | p. 30 |
| Harnessing Kinetic Energy | p. 40 |
| The How | |
| The Seven Key Components of the Delivery | p. 49 |
| Rusty Meacham on the Pitches | p. 68 |
| Common Faults and Corrections | p. 76 |
| Defending Your Position | p. 96 |
| Recognizing and Preventing Injury | p. 106 |
| Pitching Strategy with Rusty Meacham | p. 116 |
| The Mental Challenge | p. 124 |
| Health and Medicine | |
| What Does the Doctor Say? | p. 131 |
| Physical Therapy | p. 148 |
| Twenty-first Century Strength and Conditioning for Pitchers by Eric Cressey, MA CSCS | p. 158 |
| What Next? | |
| Choosing Your Post-High School Path | p. 173 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 186 |
| Index | p. 188 |
| About the Authors | p. 192 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
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