Download or read book Baseball and Softball Fields written by James C. Puhalla and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-08-14 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create the flawless playing field your team and its fans deserve. This book covers it all, from stadium and field design to fences and drainage to amenities for spectators. In practical, non-technical language, the authors outline the most common problems you?re likely to encounter and provide solutions for each, including special considerations for all major North American climate zones. With contributions from Major League groundskeepers who share their experiences in managing state-of-the-art facilities, this guide is your ticket to a truly gorgeous field.
Download or read book Baseball and Softball Fields written by Jim Puhalla and published by . This book was released on 2003-10-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create the flawless playing field your team and its fans deserve. This book covers it all, from stadium and field design to fences and drainage to amenities for spectators. In practical, non-technical language, the authors outline the most common problems you?re likely to encounter and provide solutions for each, including special considerations for all major North American climate zones. With contributions from Major League groundskeepers who share their experiences in managing state-of-the-art facilities, this guide is your ticket to a truly gorgeous field.
Download or read book Softball and Baseball for Fun and Fitness written by Dean Smith-Richard and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major League Baseball teams knock 162 games out of the park every season, but nobody needs to play that many games to enjoy rounding the bases. From sandlot games to local leagues, kids can build a team with their friends. How are softball and baseball different? What kind of gear is needed to start playing? From home runs to foul balls, we'll explore bats and bases and show readers how to get into the "national pastime." This book explores all aspects of the sports, with a list of words to know so aspiring athletes can be rounding the bases in no time.
Download or read book Play Ball The Story of Little League Baseball written by and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 4 million people participating in Little League games every year, Little League is the rite of passage into the quintessential American pastime. "Play Ball!" charts Little League's history from its earliest days and shows how, in many respects, its history parallels America's history. 140 illustrations.
Download or read book Ballpark written by Lynn Curlee and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author provides a tour through baseball history with this tribute to America's favorite ballparks.
Download or read book Rich Hoppe written by Rich Hoppe and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-04-24 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journey through life by Rich Hoppe (former pitcher for the King and His Court) "as told to" to Jim Droskinis. Not just a "sports book;" more about what Rich saw in others about their unique lives. You will not be disappointed as there ARE many sports stories, but this Rich had many roles in his journey: Vietnam Vet, owner of Hoppe Pub and Rathskeller, Bayonne, NJ, pitcher for the Harlem Bombers, pitcher for "The King and his Court" for over two decades, artist, painter, musician, teacher, speaker, recovering addict, and friend to thousands. Rich Hoppe's first book THE PITCHER AND THE PAINTER", 2009 (LULU) by Rich Hoppe tells the heartfelt, loving emotional farewell between brothers, as Robert, the Painter lay dying of AIDS. Rich, the Pitcher, his younger brother. This story, TALES of the LAST BARNSTORMER, takes you deep into his life and tells Rich's unique journey from Bayonne, NJ to Vietnam, and over 30 countries, all 50 states, and countless cities. Rich should not be alive. but you WILL be glad he is.... once you read his unique tales and see how he conquered his addiction and how God saved Rich Hoppe from himself.
Download or read book Sports Fields written by Jim Puhalla and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999-08-27 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive how-to book for every practitoner of sports turf -- from football to baseball to soccer and everything in between. Sports Fields covers every important aspect of planning, design, construction, and turfgrass maintenance with hundreds of illustrations and step-by-step procedures to help you get the job done right -- first time, every time. No other book provides such intricate detail, combined with easy-to-understand guidance.
Download or read book Youth Baseball and Softball Drills Plays and Situations Handbook written by Bob Swope and published by Bob Swope, Jacobob Press. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swope presents 147 drills, plays, and diagrams, all numbered for easy reference between coaches. He covers all the basic offensive, defensive, and situation fundamentals one needs to get started.
Download or read book Coach written by Sideline Warrior Media and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-16 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Softball Coaching Notebook is the perfect coaching notebook for all softball coaches. The notebook contains 108 pages alternating with a softball field diagram page, grid-ruled page, and a blank page. The size (7.4 x 9.7 inches) makes it easy to carry in a bat bag or coach backpack. This would be a great idea for one of many softball gifts! The layout is ideal for any coach to make game notes, starting lineup assignments, keep track of pitch counts, batting averages, and general game or practice notes. The field diagram is perfect to show players exactly what needs to be done during critical game plays. The blank pages also provide an opportunity for coach or the Softball Team Mom to add photographs or add clippings to scrapbook each game or the overall season memories. Imagine sitting down for a high school graduation gathering of a former player and reading through all of the game notes and memories collected through the seasons and years. BOOK DETAILS: Size 7.4 x 9.7 inches (standard composition journal size) 108 Pages (54 sheets) Premium matte finish cover Printed on quality paper Made in the USA
Download or read book Baseball and Softball written by Gabriel Sanna and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-17 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baseball has earned the title of "America's favorite pastime," and softball is even more popular with amateur players. These two games have a slower pace and less contact than many other famous American team sports, such as football, basketball, and hockey. Each year, however, there are nearly half a million baseball injuries requiring treatment in the United States. This book explains the most common injuries suffered on the diamond. It provides tips on preventing such injuries, and explains how they are treated and overcome. This book also covers such topics as: • baseball's colorful history • exercise routines that help both baseball and softball players avoid injury • players' protective equipment • types of injuries and their treatments • the importance of good nutrition • the risks of using performance-enhancing drugs
Download or read book Physics of Baseball Softball written by Rod Cross and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-02-22 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the physics of baseball and softball, assuming that the reader has a basic background in both physics and mathematics. The physics will be explained in a conversational style, with words and illustrations, so that the explanations make sense. The book provides an excellent opportunity to explain physics at a relatively simple level, even though the primary objective is to explain the many subtle features concerning the physics of baseball. For those readers who already know quite a bit of physics and who will be comfortable with mathematical equations, additional material of this nature will be provided in appendices. The latest research findings and statistical data have been incorporated by the author. The book also contains many simple experiments that the reader can perform to convince themselves that the effects described do indeed exist.
Download or read book Women in Softball written by A.W. Buckey and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces readers to the development of women’s softball, as well as the sport’s star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
Download or read book Baseball World Series written by Matt Christopher and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the biggest game of their lives--and only one can win Liam and Carter's teams are on the verge of winning the greatest championship of all: the Little League Baseball World Series. Cousins and best friends who grew up playing baseball together, Liam and Carter must now play against each other to achieve their dreams of winning the Series title! One cousin will win, and the other will lose.
Download or read book Teach n Baseball Softball Handbook Guide for Parents Coaches written by Bob Swope and published by Bob Swope, Jacobob Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a practical handbook and guide for parents and coaches that want to help their kids become a better baseball or softball player. It has 300 individual pictures, illustrations and diagrams to show you what to do. It covers all the basics that players will need to become a good baseball or softball player. It is complete with history, playing field size, new parent orientation, training games to play, strategies, stair step training guides, equipment used and a glossary of baseball and softball terminology.
Download or read book Hitting Home written by Bobby F. Humphrey and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hitting Home is a resource to be implemented immediately for both baseball and softball coaches looking to improve individual and team hitting. Direct and to the point, it gives coaches easy access to basic principles, including mechanics, approach, and practice plans. With detailed excerpts from those that have played and coached at the highest levels, this book offers instructional support from some of baseball and softball’s top coaches and instructors. Using his experience as a coach at all amateur levels, both baseball and softball, in addition to professional scouting, Coach Bobby Humphrey has put together a framework you can easily follow. Coaches can use this book to gain a deeper understanding of coaching hitting, and use the organized practice plans for individual and team play. “Ultimately, hitting has changed very little over time, despite the latest buzz words, and Coach Humphrey reminds us of this. Develop a plan, be organized, and stay away from extremes.” Jake Boss Head Baseball Coach, Michigan State University Excerpts from: • Bill Cilento: Associate Head Coach, Wake Forest University • Eddie Smith: Hitting Coach, Louisiana State University • Keith Werman: San Diego Padres Development Coordinator • Derrick May: Former Major League Baseball player and Hitting Coach • Joe Abraham: Head Softball Coach, University of Toledo • Keith Parr: Head Softball Coach, Christopher Newport University • Jim Thompson: Area Scouting Supervisor, New York Mets Content Areas Include: • Mechanics • Approach • Effective Coaching from 3B • Drills • Team Practice • Individual Work • Competitive Games • Tryout Evaluation System • Private Instructors • College Recruiting
Download or read book Hitting with Torque written by Paul F. Petricca and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Petricca draws on his experience as a coach, player, blogger, and student of baseball and softball to share what hes learned about hitting in this essential guide for players seeking dramatic results at the plate. The author presents easy to understand hitting mechanics highlighting how the engineering concept of torque can be applied to hitting and is often the difference between a weak groundball or a long home run. Topics covered include understanding where hitting power really comes from and the importance of increasing bat speed through the fundamentals of a repeatable and powerful rotational swing. Hitters of all ages who adopt his eight hitting keys will enjoy a dramatic increase in bat speed and power almost immediately. Hitting with Torque is more than a set of hitting mechanics---its a mindset. Readers will be challenged to look past the worn-out hitting theories and myths that have been holding back hitters from reaching their full potential. With an open mind and practice, all hitters can unlock the power and consistency that is Hitting with Torque.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Baseball Softball written by National Alliance for Youth Sports and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A parent can make a postive difference in helping a child grow and maximize this experience. You will find lots of useful advice to help your child.
