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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; rotationalÓ vs. weight-shiftÓ hitting techniques; reading pitches & pitchers; situational hitting & basic offensive strategy; training & conditioning, featuring a special section on developing a hitter's eyeÓ; & 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 scienceÓ of hitting, & fascinating facts about the legend of the Louisville Slugger bat. Over 100 illustrations.Monteleone, John is the author of 'Louisville Slugger Ultimate Book of Hitting', published 1997 under ISBN 9780756768072 and ISBN 0756768071.
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