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Here’s the “missing
guide” for slowpitch softball. It’s not a fastpitch
softball book adapted to slowpitch softball. It’s a
comprehensive and original instructional guide to
the unique sport of slowpitch.
With Complete
Guide to Slowpitch Softball, you will
learn basic to advanced offensive and defensive
techniques. And the comprehensive coverage of
slowpitch strategies and tactics, as well as expert
advice on physical and psychological conditioning,
will ensure you step out of the dugout confident and
prepared.
Senior softball Hall
of Famer Rainer Martens and his wife, Julie Martens,
put their wealth of expertise together in this
one-of-a-kind book and DVD package. With over 45
years of softball experience and PhDs in the sport
sciences, Rainer and Julie bring unique insight into
all aspects of the game to help players, coaches,
and fans alike hit a home run in this exciting game.
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This is a book about recreational
slowpitch softball. It is written by two passionate, enthusiastic
softball players for the benefit of other passionate, enthusiastic
softball players. Simply put, we want to share all that we know about
this great game to help others play closer to the limits of their
potentials, which will help them have more fun and enjoyment.
In 2001, more than 20 million players enjoyed recreational slowpitch
softball in the United States. From Bangor to Burbank, you'd be
hard-pressed to find a community that doesn't have some sort of league
activity. From the high profile, multi-field complexes to the
semi-dormant elementary school ballfields, the softball community is
large and vibrant.
Despite this great level of interest in recreational slowpitch softball,
the pool of formal instruction is surprisingly shallow. Other sports, in
particular golf, tennis, running, and weight training, are flooded with
"how to" books and magazines, yet the softball shelves at bookstores and
newsstands are surprisingly bare. Instruction for fastpitch and
overviews for beginners don't do much to address the needs of 20 million
recreational slowpitch softball players who want to improve their level
of play.
Even baseball books can be frustrating. Aren't you tired of mentally
translating "baseball" to "softball" or "ball" every time you read it?
Frankly, hitting a 90 mile-per-hour pitch in four-tenths of a second is
significantly different than waiting for a high arcing pitch to float
through the strike zone. Some theories are obviously the same, but there
are notable differences.
Recreational slowpitch softball players should not have to mix-and-match
bits and pieces of instruction from baseball, golf and tennis to play
their own sport. Serious Slowpitch Softball attempts to fill what we
believe is an obvious and expansive void: to provide instruction and
advice for people who already play recreational slowpitch softball, but
want to play it better.
Serious Slowpitch Softball, through a series of essay-style
chapters, presents different perspectives and suggestions to help you
"improve your game." We hope the points that seem obvious to you serve
as useful reminders. We also hope the points you disagree with are
outweighed by the other material where you say to yourself, "Of course!
Why didn't I think of that!" If the scales tip in that direction, (and
we believe they will), this book will be a valuable asset.
Serious Slowpitch Softball does not describe how to field a grounder. It
does, however, offer tips and direction to refine and improve the skills
you already have, especially those concerning batting, training, and the
mental aspects of the game. Coaching and playing each defensive position
also receive focused attention.
So here it is. Two softball maniacs draining their brains and spilling
their guts, offering practical, straightforward, modern, player-tested
tips for the recreational slowpitch softball players who want to "take
it up a notch." You know how to play already. We're here to help you
play better, and Improve Your Game.
Jim Ramsey
Gene Smith
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