Coaching Youth Baseball: The Guide for Coaches, Parents and Athletes

by John P. McCarthy Jr.

Book Overview

The Guide for a Fun and Successful Baseball Season Do you need some guidance before you start coaching this baseball season? "Coaching Youth Baseball," 3rd edition gives you everything you need to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155870793X
• ISBN13: 9781558707931
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Betterway Books
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Complete coaching guide

This book is an excellent source of coaching information. It describes fundamental concepts on all positions as well as the skills that are needed to be successful. Additionally, it describes the correct way to hit, field, and throw - these descriptions are clear and helped me to remember what's important for a kid with little or no baseball experience needs to know. The book details everything from grips, base running & run-down tactics, equipment selection, numerous drills, and key defensive tactics. The writing is easy to understand and complete enough so that someone with little experience will be able to teach baseball fundamentals. Lately I've found myself answering player and parent questions verbatim from this book. I've read several other popular coaching youth baseball guides and this one is the most comprehensive and also the most useful. This is my second year of coaching Little League; I wish I had this last year, it would have helped me to make better coaching decisions as well as aided in the development of my players. This book is probably all someone needs as a coach for youth leagues. This truly is a complete guide to coaching youth baseball!