Hitting Home (ePub)

Hitting Home is a resource to be implemented immediately for both baseball and softball coaches looking to improve individual and team hitting. Direct and to the point, it gives coaches easy access to basic principles, including mechanics, approach, and practice plans. With detailed excerpts from those that have played and coached at the highest levels, this book offers instructional support from some of baseball and softball's top coaches and instructors. Using his experience as a coach at all amateur levels, both baseball and softball, in addition to professional scouting, Coach Bobby Humphrey has put together a framework you can easily follow. Coaches can use this book to gain a deeper understanding of coaching hitting, and use the organized practice plans for individual and team play.

"Ultimately, hitting has changed very little over time, despite the latest buzz words, and Coach Humphrey reminds us of this. Develop a plan, be organized, and stay away from extremes."

Jake Boss

Head Baseball Coach, Michigan State University

Excerpts from:

. Bill Cilento: Associate Head Coach, Wake Forest University

. Eddie Smith: Hitting Coach, Louisiana State University

. Keith Werman: San Diego Padres Development Coordinator

. Derrick May: Former Major League Baseball player and Hitting Coach

. Joe Abraham: Head Softball Coach, University of Toledo

. Keith Parr: Head Softball Coach, Christopher Newport University

. Jim Thompson: Area Scouting Supervisor, New York Mets

Content Areas Include:

. Mechanics

. Approach

. Effective Coaching from 3B

. Drills

. Team Practice

. Individual Work

. Competitive Games

. Tryout Evaluation System

. Private Instructors

. College Recruiting