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The Rules of the Game : Simple Truths Learned from Little League
by Kurt Hohenstein
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Thomas Nelson
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(March 1996)

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It has often been said that baseball is a metaphor for life--the lessons learned on the ball diamond somehow carry over into the world's playing field. Author Kurt Hohenstein forgot some of those lessons. The Rules of the Game, the book Hohenstein wrote inside the Community Corrections Center in... Read more


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Baseball Managers : Stats, Stories, and Strategies (Baseball in America)
by Bob Bloss
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Temple Univ Press
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SUPERSTAR HITTERS BIBLE
by Bernardo Leonard, Peter Golenbock
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eczardotcom@yahoo.com from san antonio,tx , November 4, 1998 5 out of 5 stars
great book...don't teach your kid without this as a back-up
your kid will ask you why you didn't hit 70 hr's when you were younger...but seriously ...learn GOOD form here...if you want your kid to hit like a pro...teach him right...or if you've been going 0for...this should help Read more


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The Fundamentals of Coaching and Playing Baseball
by Joe Russo, et al
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Allyn & Bacon
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(January 1998)

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The value of a good coach is immeasurable. From youth sports to university level, players look to their coach as a source of leadership, knowledge, and philosophy. Written by authors who know the game at all levels, this book is a wonderful reference for baseball enthusiasts of all levels. Readers... Read more


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Baseball Umpires' Guidebook : Three-Man and Four-Man Mechanics
by Scott Ehret
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Referee Enterprises Inc
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Vol 3 Spiral edition (September 1996)

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Whether you work a full schedule of college three-man games or you're preparing for an end-of-the-season tournament that will use four-man crews, this is the reference book that provides the information you'll need to get ready. Includes: A basic discussion of the different responsibilities assigned... Read more


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101 Pitching Drills
by Bob Bennett
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Coaches Choice
Paperback - 164 pages
(October 1999)

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This extensive collection of practical drills will enhance the ability of young men to take better advantage of their natural abilities and talent. Read more


57.   A King's Legacy : The Clyde King Story
by Clyde King, Burton Rocks (Contributor)
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Masters Pr
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(May 1999)

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A reader from North Carolina, United States , July 8, 1999 5 out of 5 stars
A great book!
This is a simple story about a ordinary guy that had an extraordinary life. Kids today don't know what they have missed when they grow up with all the toys and all the priviledges and all the sports camps. Today we would call someone growing up in Clyde King's environment "severely... Read more


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Bush Basics : A Common Sense Guide to Backwoods Adventure
by Glen Stedham
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Orca Book Publishers
Paperback - 224 pages
(March 1998)

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Bring extra socks and water. Take off clothes before getting hot and put them on before getting cold. This was some of the advice friends gave as we hiked through the mountains of Vermont, but not everyone is so lucky to have a good backwoods mentor. That's precisely the gap Glen Stedham fills with... Read more


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The Complete Handbook of Baseball
by Zander Hollander
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Signet Book
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(March 1997)

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Here is the total baseball book for every fan, containing twenty-six team yearbooks in one. Complete with scouting reports, 285 player and manager profiles, year-by-year stats and hundreds of photos. Read more


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Baseball Techniques in Pictures (Sports Techniques in Pictures)
by Michael Brown
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Perigee
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(March 1993)

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A companion to the successful Sports Rules in Pictures books, here's the latest addition to the series. Now the techniques and strategies of baseball play are clearly illustrated and explained in this information-packed book for players of all ages. Covers base-stealing tactics, throwing accuracy... Read more


61.   Championship Baseball Techniques, Fundamentals, and Drills
by Joe Russo, Howie Gershberg
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Parker
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(October 1985)

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62.   Home Run : A Modern Approach to Baseball Skill Building
by Michael McRae, Micheal McRae
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Polestar Pr
Paperback - 144 pages
(April 1998)

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High Percentage Baserunning
by Harold S. Southworth, et al
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Coaches Choice
Paperback - 224 pages
2nd edition (March 1999)

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A scientific manual that takes away the guesswork and gives coaches exact percentages for their chances for success. This guide lists nearly every baserunning situation and the play selection options. The charts and diagrams included are invaluable teaching aids for conducting practices. Read more


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Power Swing in 15 Days : A How-To Guide for the Weekend Golfer
by Walter Ostroske, et al
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Perigee
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(March 1993)

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The fourth book in Perigee's winning golf series targeted to the weekend golfer, Power Swing in 15 Days teaches how to hit the ball up to 200 yards or more. In just 15 days of lessons, weekenders will learn how to develop the power swing, avoid hooking the ball, improve timing and contact, and power... Read more


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The Man in the Dugout : Fifteen Big League Managers Speak Their Minds
by Donald Honig
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Univ of Nebraska Pr
Paperback - 343 pages
(March 1995)

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66.   High Percentage Baserunning
by Harold S. Southworth
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Human Kinetics Pub
Paperback - 179 pages
(December 1989)

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A scientific manual that takes away the guesswork and gives coaches exact percentages for their chances for success. This guide lists nearly every baserunning situation and the play selection options. The charts and diagrams included are invaluable teaching aids for conducting practices. --This... Read more


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My Thirty Years in Baseball
by John Joseph McGraw, Charles C. Alexander (Introduction)
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Univ of Nebraska Pr
Paperback - 273 pages
(August 1995)

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First published in 1923, the Little Napoleon's autobiography remains a fascinating artifact and reflection of its times. One of the most colorful, fiery, and pugnacious men ever to wear a uniform, McGraw was a terror both on the field as star third baseman of the old Baltimore Orioles and... Read more


68.   Baseball Play and Strategy
by Ethan Allen
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Krieger Publishing Company
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3rd edition (June 1982)

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Youth Baseball : A Coach's & Parents Guide (The Art & Science of Coaching Series)
by Wendell Kim, et al
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Sagamore Publishing, Inc.
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(September 1997)

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A reader from Illinois , December 23, 1998 3 out of 5 stars
Fails to cover topics extensively
Good basics, but leaves much to be desired in attempting to identify a problem or develop a skill. Touches a lot of areas, but fails to give the reader in-depth knowledge. Read more


70.   The Dugout Bible : Coaching Youth Baseball for Success: Strategies and Tactics for Preparing Little Leaguers to Have Fun, Gain Confidence, and Win th
by Robert W., III Shoemaker
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Featherland Press
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(February 1997)

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71.   The Complete Instructional Baseball Manual
by Fred Stanley, Lynn Stanley
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Stanley Co
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(April 1988)

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72.   Hey Batter! : The Little League Season, a Manager's View
by Jay Newkirk
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H R Pr
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(November 1986)

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John T. Reed's Youth Baseball Coaching
by John T. Reed
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Jt Reed Pub
Paperback - 240 pages
(February 2000)

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In this guide for youth baseball coaches, experienced coach John T. Reed demonstrates how he has achieved extraordinary results by focusing on players' innate skills in areas such as base running, waiting for a good pitch, and fielding. Read more


74.   The Warsaw Sparks (Singular Lives)
by Gary Gildner
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Univ of Iowa Pr
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1st Ed. edition (April 1990)

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CASterbenz@aol.com from Virginia , March 6, 1998 5 out of 5 stars
This is an entertaining and light-hearted book about an American college professor, in mid-80s Warsaw on a Fulbright exchange, who is dragooned into coaching Warsaw's entry in the Polish baseball league. I was in Poland at the same time, and am a life-long baseball fan. Thus, this book was a charmer... Read more


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The Pitching Edge
by Tom House
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Human Kinetics (T)
Paperback - 200 pages
2nd edition (December 1999)

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rpayne@arc-ag.com from Virginia , April 15, 1999 5 out of 5 stars
Most objective book I've ever read on pitching techniques
Tom House combines science and experience to develop a pitching technique that minimizes arm injuries and maximizes an individual's strength. Debunks several commonly taught techniques while showing optimum throwing position. Taught myself how to pitch AFTER pitching in college and wanted to learn... Read more


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