Ebook Coach Guide to GameWinning Softball Drills Developing the Essential Skills in Every Player Michele Smith Lawrence Hsieh 9780071485876 Books

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“Mastering these drills will arm your players with one of the biggest intangibles necessary to perform well--confidence.”
--Michele Smith

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame pitcher Michele Smith throws one right down the middle with this big collection of more than 250 skill-building drills developed especially for coaches of fast-pitch recreation league, travel ball, and high school softball players, ages eight to eighteen.

Straight from the Michele Smith Gold Camps and Clinics, these drills are designed to give you all the tools you need to teach the entire range of offensive and defensive softball skills. With Michele's expert guidance and instruction, you'll coach your players to

• Master the mechanics of footwork for fielding with hustle
• Swing for the fences and hit the fastest pitches
• Catch the ball proactively and throw it quickly and accurately to its target
• Defend the infield and outfield with speed and confidence
• Run the bases swiftly and strategically
• Refine fast-pitch skills so they can windmill like Michele
• And much more

Ebook Coach Guide to GameWinning Softball Drills Developing the Essential Skills in Every Player Michele Smith Lawrence Hsieh 9780071485876 Books

"As a high school softball coach for the past 18 years, I have found that coming up with challenging, productive drills that improve skills, challenge, AND entertain players can be daunting, day after day. This book is clearly one of the best I have encountered, if not the best, for quality, productive drills. The explanations and illustrations are clear. I particularly like the legend on each page that indicates the time needed for the drill, the skill level, and the cardio-level required. This feature, in particular, helps me provide a great variety of drills during a practice to maximize learning and conditioning at the same time. Brilliant. Do yourself a favor . . . buy this book! (Also, check out Kathy Veroni's book for great tips for all aspects of coaching.)"

Product details Paperback 256 pages Publisher International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (February 28, 2008) Language English ISBN-10 9780071485876 ISBN-13 978-0071485876 ASIN 0071485872

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Coach Guide to GameWinning Softball Drills Developing the Essential Skills in Every Player Michele Smith Lawrence Hsieh 9780071485876 Books Reviews :

Coach Guide to GameWinning Softball Drills Developing the Essential Skills in Every Player Michele Smith Lawrence Hsieh 9780071485876 Books Reviews

• This book is FULL of great information. The author does a great job of explaining techniques and the reason behind safety some things. Then it gives multiple drills from beginner to advanced players. Definitely recommend this book for any softball player on any skill level. Great sections for pitching and catching as well.
• This is perhaps the best guide of its kind on the market today. My husband is an assistant coach on our daughter's softball team, and the information and drills he's learned from this book are just phenomenal. I strongly recommend it to would-be coaches, experienced coaches and especially parents who want to give their girls some added practice at home. Fantastic job by author Michele Smith.
• As an avid fastpitch coach, I purchased this book to obtain new ideas and progressions on drills I was already implementing in my practices. I would recommend this book to any softball coach that is getting started. Michele Smith and Jennie Finch, have been documented to have one of the safer pitching motions of the house hold name, team USA, pitchers. While it is hard to look at still pictures and have them represent movement (most specifically related to pitching) it is a good book. I open it several times a week before I plan my next practice and even seasoned coaches that have attended clinics and such can reinforce what they have learned. I gave the book 4 stars because of the too few pictures used in motion sequences. More photos or video weblinks would have earned a 5 out of 5.
• Good stuff to review or learn for new coaches, a little dated
• Very good for beginners
• Translates well to any age group, as you can subtract non useful player movements to adapt drill to younger age group.
• VERY PLEASED WITH BOOK. WAS BOUGHT AS A GIFT. THE COACH HAS FOUND IT TO BE VERY HELPFUL
• As a high school softball coach for the past 18 years, I have found that coming up with challenging, productive drills that improve skills, challenge, AND entertain players can be daunting, day after day. This book is clearly one of the best I have encountered, if not the best, for quality, productive drills. The explanations and illustrations are clear. I particularly like the legend on each page that indicates the time needed for the drill, the skill level, and the cardio-level required. This feature, in particular, helps me provide a great variety of drills during a practice to maximize learning and conditioning at the same time. Brilliant. Do yourself a favor . . . buy this book! (Also, check out Kathy Veroni's book for great tips for all aspects of coaching.)