| Description |
viii, 216 pages ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Establishing a strong work ethic / Julie Lenhart -- Planning productive practices / Rachel Hanson -- Incorporating technology and practice tools / Beverly Smith -- Identifying strengths and weaknesses / Rachel Lawson -- Developing a competitive environment / Lisa (Sweeney) Van Ackeren -- Motivating players in practices / Dot Richardson, MD -- Organizing effective batting practices / Ken Eriksen -- Organizing effective fielding practices / Celeste Knierim -- Developing the pitcher and catcher / Connie Clark -- Perfecting position play / Bill Gray and Melissa Chmielewski -- Offensive situational practices / Lonni Alameda -- Defensive situational practices / Jo Evans -- Evaluating practices / Donna Papa -- Practicing indoors / Jen McIntyre -- Sample practice plans. |
| Summary |
"The road to a championship season begins long before the first pitch of the opening game. It begins before a player even steps on the field. In Practice Perfect Softball, the game's premier coaches share their approaches, experiences, and philosophies of every aspect of practice. This authoritative guide goes beyond the stretches and drills, straight to the heart of winning -- effort and attitude. From structuring sessions to evaluating practice performance, you'll find proven and practical recommendations from the all-star lineup of contributors."--Back cover. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Subject |
Softball -- Training.
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Pitching (Softball)
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Softball -- Coaching.
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Pitching (Softball) (OCoLC)fst01064904
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Softball -- Coaching.
(OCoLC)fst01124152
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Softball -- Training.
(OCoLC)fst01124159
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| Added Author |
National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
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| ISBN |
9781492513544 (print) |
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1492513547 (print) |
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