This book offers a wealth of baseball and softball knowledge intended to be shared with coaches, parents, and players to help them have a well organized team while making the season fun, memorable, and instructional for young players. Many new coaches are parent volunteers who may have knowledge of the game, but applying their knowledge to teaching, capturing the attention of the whole team, keeping chemistry among parents, coaches, and the players, are just a few of the challenges that come with being a coach. "Coaches are roll models who must keep the perspective that the game is for the kids". At youth levels, we are teaching much more than the science of baseball. We are teaching sportsmanship, teamwork, respect for others, self respect, and "how to win and lose with dignity." This book is intended to help youth programs build an annual structured player draft, so all teams at each age level can be selected fairly and competitively each year, resulting in fair and balanced competition. From the first team practice, to the season ending party, the contents of "Amazing Baseball Tips" will allow you to be certain that all of your players and parents request you as their coach for years to come!!! Practice drills, teaching techniques, coaching philosophy, the basics of pitching, fielding, hitting, bunting, base running, defensive strategies, choosing your line-up and defense, calculating stats, and most importantly...

In this book, authors H.A. Dorfman and Karl Kuehl present their practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peack performance at every level of the game.

From age-appropriate drills to motivation strategies, this step-by-step guide to youth baseball offers all the information parents and coaches need to help young players reach their full potential.

Explanatory photographs and instructional text describe the batting techniques and attitude that can make you a winner at the plate.

Former Major League pitcher and mental skills coach for two of baseball's legendary franchises (the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants) Bob Tewksbury takes fans inside the psychology of baseball. In Ninety Percent Mental, Bob Tewksbury shows readers a side of the game only he can provide, given his singular background as both a longtime MLB pitcher and a mental skills coach for two of the sport's most fabled franchises, the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants. Fans watching the game on television or even at the stadium don't have access to the mind games a pitcher must play in order to get through an at-bat, an inning, a game. Tewksbury explores the fascinating psychology behind baseball, such as how players use techniques of imagery, self-awareness, and strategic thinking to maximize performance, and how a pitcher's strategy changes throughout a game. He also offers an in-depth look into some of baseball's most monumental moments and intimate anecdotes from a "who's who" of the game, including legendary players who Tewksbury played with and against (such as Mark McGwire, Craig Biggio, and Greg Maddux), game-changing managers and executives (Joe Torre, Bruce Bochy, Brian Sabean), and current star players (Jon Lester, Anthony Rizzo, Andrew Miller, Rich Hill). With Tewksbury's esoteric knowledge as a thinking-fan's player and his expertise as a "baseball whisperer", this entertaining book is perfect for any fan who wants to see the game in a way he or she has never seen it before. Ninety Percent Mental will deliver an unprecedented look at the mound games and mind games of Major League Baseball.

Are you tired of striking out, getting weak hits or failing to make that crucial play on the field? Whether you want to (1) hit better, (2) play your position like a pro, or (3) master the game, this book will get you there. Do your teammates grumble when it's your turn to bat? Discover the three things that you can do to shore up your weak areas, boost your strengths, and equip yourself to play at your very best each and every time you hit the field. From physical exercises designed to strengthen your arms and body to mental tips that will keep your mind in the game, the proven strategies in this book will help you to improve your overall playing ability! Use the same techniques that the pro's use to improve your swing. Boost your batting average by improving each of the four stages of your swing. By adopting the specific tactics in this book you can revolutionize your at-bats and start driving in runs and getting on base with much more frequency. Increase your enjoyment of the game. Baseball is so much more enjoyable when you know exactly what to do in key areas of the game. Discover all the specific tactics that you can use for your position on the field, so that you can react instantly when the time arises. What Will You Learn About Baseball? How to get highly motivated and totally prepared for game day. How to execute, identify, and hit the five basic pitches of the game. The best ways to train for increased strength, speed, balance, and skill. Position specific tactics that help you win games. The key nutrients that help you play better. You Will Also Discover: 17 strategies to help you prepare mentally for the game. Detailed explanations of baseball specific exercises, drills and improvement strategies. The key nutrients that help you play better. How to plan and implement all three phases of your training program. How to get the perfect baseball swing. Recapture the fun and excitement of baseball while having more fun and playing better than you ever thought possible. Approach the diamond with confidence and enjoy the sounds of the cheering crowd. Get in the zone and start crushing it at the plate and on the field: Buy It Now!

Covering all aspects of the game, these tips are meant to help c oaches make their players and teams the best they can be. Designed to be used for teams from Little League to college.