by Richard M. Trimble, PhD

If you're looking for a template on which to build an elite baseball program, this is it! The conditioning and pitching areas are geared to developing elite athletes. The defensive drills and much of the program development advice is good for younger ages as well. You'll find ideas on motivation and discipline, team rules and team building, even scouting and practice organization. Dozens of photographs, illustrations, and checklists make for easy implementation. Ideal for new coaches and established coaches who understand the importance of systematic program development. 190 information-packed pages.

 

A modern classic, an essential reference

by Andy Lopez, NCAA champion coach
This NCAA national champion coach covers not just the nuts-and-bolts information about offensive and defensive skills but the strategic differences that build successful ball teams and win games.

 

A landmark work on every facet of coaching

Much more than a book on skills, strategies, or drills, The Baseball Coaching Bible represented a landmark work when first published in 2000 and it continues to live up to its name. Many of the greatest coaches the game has ever known - including coaches of the century at the high school, junior college, NAIA, and Division I, II, III levels (s named by Collegiate Baseball) - combine to cover all aspects of coaching. The 27 contributing coaches share their keys to championship baseball, something they know well, having won 50 national titles and nearly 25,000 games.

 

Winning fundamentals for coaches & players

A 3-time national coach of the year, Bernie Walter offers a one-stop, nuts-and-bolts guide to offense, defense, pitching, baserunning and special situations. It's one of those books that you can keep going back to and each time pick up another insight to help your game. Photos, diagrams, charts, practice plans, lots of great information.

 

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The proven approach used by Cal Jr. & Bill at camps & clinics

Coaching young players, developing their skills, and cultivating a love for the sport within them may be the most rewarding experience baseball can offer. Cal and Bill Ripken understand this like few others. The Ripken Way is a method of teaching the game through simple instruction, solid explanations, encouragement, and a positive atmosphere. This book shares their approach to coaching and development, as used in camps and clinics held all over the United States since 1999. More than 50 drills cover defense, hitting, pitching, and baserunning. There are age-specific practice plans for players: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15+.

 

Graphics and footage to explain the rules

This workbook was written as a companion to the video of the same name by Official Communications. The package simplifies the understanding of baseball rules through the use of graphics and actual footage. For coaches, players, fans, and budding umpires. A great baseball rules reference tool in its own right, the workbook includes bonus rule pages and examples of the most common plays. Also crossed referenced with the Official Rules of Baseball. Now order the video and workbook together and save.

 

Beyond basic taping to anatomy and rehab

Athletic Taping and Bracing is a leading text in its field which integrate the science of anatomy and injury mechanisms with the practice of athletic taping and bracing. The new edition has been significantly improved with the addition of more than 450 full-color illustrations and photos. To emphasize rehabilitation as well as prevention, the book also presents basic stretching and strengthening exercises for injury rehabilitation. The optional Sport Taping Basics DVD brings the book to life by visually demonstrating 22 specific procedures, each shown to highlight the key steps with close-ups and correct positioning of the athletic trainer and athlete, making the demonstrations easy to follow.

 

Solid defense begins before the first pitch is thrown

The American Baseball Coaches Association's top defensive minds have compiled Gold Glove Baseball, an all-encompassing resource to help turn any team into a stellar defensive unit. The book provides in-depth instruction, special insights, and practice drills on every aspect of defense, from fundamentals to advanced tactics Contributors include some well known names in coaching circles at all levels... Davey Johnson (Team USA), Steve Smith (Baylor), Jerry Weinstein (Cal Poly), Scott Stricklin (Kent State), Ken Knutson (UW Huskies) and many more. 12  authors, 12 oustanding chapters on defense.