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Louisville Slugger Ultimate Book of Hitting
Louisville Slugger Ultimate Book of Hitting Author:John Monteleone, Mark Gola Every aspect of hitting is explored, such as: choosing the right bat; mechanics, from the grip & the stance to the swing & follow-through; learning the strike zone, & your hitting zone; "rotational" vs. "weight-shift" hitting techniques; reading pitches & pitchers; situational hitting & basic offensive strategy; training & conditioning, featurin... more »g a special section on developing a "hitter's eye"; & the mental game, including relaxation & visualization. A special section on getting youngsters started hitting. Numerous anecdotes from players, historical sidebars, profiles of the top hitters, lists of important batting records, an essay on the "science" of hitting, & fascinating facts about the legend of the Louisville Slugger bat. Over 100 illustrations.« less