Author : H. A. Dorfman
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publications
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 38,24 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1888698543
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.
Author : H.A. Dorfman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 17,24 MB
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1630761877
A must-have book by acclaimed author and expert H.A. Dorfman that highlights the crucial mental components involved in hitting a baseball and playing the game, components that are as important, if not more so, than the intense physical regimen of an athlete."...helpful to hitters in little leagues or in the big leagues. The information is clear and to the point..." -- Charles Johnson, former catcher, Florida Marlins
Author : H.A. Dorfman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 18,72 MB
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1630761893
Whoever claims winning isn't everything obviously has not spoken with an athletic coach.Coaching the Mental Game offers coaches of all sports a definitive volume for effectively understanding an athlete's mental awareness, which in turn will help drive success. Author H.A. Dorfman details appropriate coaching strategies aimed at perfecting the player's mental approach to performance. Coaching the Mental Game will become the Bible for coaches who strive to make their athletes the most complete performers possible. Not only a wonderful asset to athletic coaches, this book will also prove to be a motivational resource for workers in all industries as well as in the game of life.
Author : Paul F. Petricca
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 19,39 MB
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1480853542
Paul Petricca draws on his experience as a coach, player, blogger, and student of baseball and softball to share what hes learned about hitting in this essential guide for players seeking dramatic results at the plate. The author presents easy to understand hitting mechanics highlighting how the engineering concept of torque can be applied to hitting and is often the difference between a weak groundball or a long home run. Topics covered include understanding where hitting power really comes from and the importance of increasing bat speed through the fundamentals of a repeatable and powerful rotational swing. Hitters of all ages who adopt his eight hitting keys will enjoy a dramatic increase in bat speed and power almost immediately. Hitting with Torque is more than a set of hitting mechanics---its a mindset. Readers will be challenged to look past the worn-out hitting theories and myths that have been holding back hitters from reaching their full potential. With an open mind and practice, all hitters can unlock the power and consistency that is Hitting with Torque.
Author : Bob Tewksbury
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 47,9 MB
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0738234931
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.
Author : Rod Carew
Publisher : MVP Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 36,34 MB
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780760342664
DIVIn the more than 40 years since Rod Carew debuted in the big leagues, he's watched thousands of great and not-so-great hitters while discerning the fundamentals of success at the plate. Countless hours spent experimenting, watching video, and refining his own techniques have helped transform Carew from one of the game's best hitters to one of its most revered teachers./div Rod Carew's Hit to Win teaches hitters how to develop their own swing, stance, and plate approach, all within the framework of solid fundamentals. Detailed photos and diagrams help students envision and execute success at the plate. Carew's hitting philosophy is featured here as well, with a focus on the mental and psychological battle between a hitter and a pitcher. Carew encourages his students to be creative and flexible in the batter's box, making Rod Carew's Hit to Win the ideal instructional tool for hitters of all ages and skill levels.
Author : Katherine Muncaster
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 17,9 MB
Release : 2023-01-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 1398354422
Help children to develop strong resilience, positive self-esteem and confidence with a whole-school approach, including an evidence-based theoretical framework for practical activities, and guidance on how to measure the impact of interventions over time. Includes: · An overview of the mental toughness model: providing a strong theoretical underpinning for the practical activities. · Guidance on using psychometrics with young people: showing how questionnaires can be used to design an intervention and measure impact. · Practical classroom activities for Reception to Year 6, organised into teaching sessions. · Accompanying downloadable and editable slides to help teach each session, and an example video lesson for each year group.
Author : Ken Ravizza
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 39,13 MB
Release : 1995-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570280214
"This book provides practical strategies for developing the mental skills which help speed you to your full potential."---Dave Winfield What does it mean to play heads-up baseball? A heads-up player has confidence in his ability, keeps control in pressure situations, and focuses on one pitch at a time. His mental skills enable him to play consistently at or near his best despite the adversity baseball presents each day. "My ability to fully focus on what I had to do on a daily basis was what made me the successful player I was. Sure I had some natural ability, but that only gets you so far. I think I learned how to focus; it wasn't something that I was necessarily born with." -- Hank Aaron "Developing and refining my mental game has played a critical role in my success in baseball. For years players have had to develop these skills on their own. This book provides practical strategies for developing the mental skills that will help speed you toward your full potential." -- Dave Winfield
Author : Ted Williams
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 38,58 MB
Release : 1986-04-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0671621033
Advice on how to improve your turn at bat and become the best hitter possible.
Author : Jason Selk
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 31,93 MB
Release : 2008-10-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0071600647
“10-Minute Toughness is a solid mental training program. In fact I feel it is the best of its kind. . . . [It's] what the title says: ten minutes a day that connects your talents and abilities to the outcome you're seeking. As a retired NFL player looking forward, I can see as many applications for the toughness Jason Selk's program brought out of me in the business world as there were on the football field.” --Jeff Wilkins, Former NFL Pro Bowl Kicker “The mental side of the game is extremely important. 10-Minute Toughness helps the players develop the mental toughness needed for success; it really makes a difference.” --Walt Jocketty, General Manager of the 2006 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals “Jason Selk has spent a tremendous amount of time and energy developing effective mental-training programs and coaches workshops. He is truly committed to helping individuals and teams to perform at their very best, when it really counts.” --Peter Vidmar, Olympic Gold Medalist Mental training is a must for high performance both on the field and off. But simply hoping for mental toughness isn't going to build any mind muscles. You need a proven routine of daily exercises to get you where you want to go. 10-Minute Toughness is your personal coach for boosting brainpower and achieving a competitive edge in whatever game you play. With quickness and ease, you'll learn how to master your own mind and psych out your opponents using personalized techniques from one of America's most successful sport psychology consultants. Like no other program available, the 10-Minute Toughness (10-MT) routine gets you ready for the competition in just ten minutes a day.
