Science of Hitting
Science of Hitting by Ted Williams, published by Simon and Schuster on April 29, 1986, is a revised edition that spans 88 pages. This book presents insights from Williams, who is recognized as baseball’s last player to achieve a .400 batting average. It serves as a comprehensive guide for players at all levels, focusing on the techniques and strategies essential for improving hitting skills.
In this edition, readers will find detailed illustrations and diagrams that enhance the learning experience. Williams shares his extensive knowledge on various aspects of hitting, including pitch selection, swing mechanics, and the mental approach to batting. The book also covers fundamental concepts such as developing a smooth swing and understanding the dynamics of hitting, making it a valuable resource for players, coaches, and parents involved in baseball.
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“Baseball’s last .400 hitter share[s] his secrets in this primer still used at all levels of the game.” —Paul Dickson, author of Bill Veeck: Baseball’s Greatest Maverick
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.
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