Successful seasons don't begin on opening day. They begin long before, in the cages, gym, locker room, and practice field. There, consistency, execution, and teamwork form the foundations of powerhouse programs and championship titles. While most coaches understand the importance of practice, far fewer have perfected it year after year, team after team.
In Practice Perfect Baseball, the game's premier collegiate coaches share their approaches, experiences, and philosophies on every facet 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, the vast information allows you to choose what you wish to implement in your program. You'll find unique insights and invaluable advice from the all-star roster of contributors:
Ed Cheff
Pete Dunn
Dan Hartleb
Steve Jaksa
Tim Jamieson
Mark Johnson
Keith Madison
Sean McNally
Dave Perno
Gary Pullins
Terry Rooney
Dave Serrano
Gary Ward
Bob Warn
In Practice Perfect Baseball, you'll identify and establish a practice ethic, learn to assess team strengths, and develop players' skills in the field, on the mound, or at the plate. You'll also learn to make the most of indoor practices, incorporate technology to perfect skills and evaluate performance, and prepare your team for upcoming opponents.
Developed by the American Baseball Coaches Association and edited by Bob Bennett, Practice Perfect Baseball is essential reading for every coach at every level of the sport.
Table of Contents:
CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Establishing a Practice Work Ethic
Ed Cheff
Chapter 2. Planning Productive Practices
Keith Madison
Chapter 3. Assessing Team Strengths
Terry Rooney
Chapter 4. Developing and Motivating the Total Player
Mark Johnson
Chapter 5. Building a Pitching Staff
Dave Serrano
Chapter 6. Maximizing Batting Practice
Gary Ward
Chapter 7. Perfecting Positional Play
Tim Jamieson
Chapter 8. Fine-Tuning Team Fielding
Steve Jaksa
Chapter 9. Preparing for Every Game Situation
Dave Perno
Chapter 10. Focusing on the Forthcoming Opponent
Dan Hartleb
Chapter 11. Taking Practice Indoors
Bob Warn
Chapter 12. Using Equipment and Technology
Gary Pullins
Chapter 13. Incorporating Competitive Drills and Games
Sean McNally
Chapter 14. Evaluating Practice Sessions
Pete Dunn and Bob Bennett
About the Author :
ABOUT THE ABCA
The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) is the largest baseball coaching organization in the world. The association's mission is to improve the level of baseball coaching worldwide while promoting the game of baseball and acting as a sounding board and advocate on issues concerning the game. In addition, the ABCA promotes camaraderie and communication among all baseball coaches from the amateur to the professional levels. The ABCA also gives recognition to deserving players and coaches through several special sponsorship programs. It is an organization that has grown steadily in membership, prestige, and impact in recent years. The ABCA's headquarters is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
