Softball by Diane L Potter

Softball by Diane L Potter

Over 18,000 copies of the previous edition were sold worldwide. Part of the best-selling "Steps to Success" sports series, this book is aimed at beginner and intermediate softball players, as well as coaches of beginner and intermediate teams. It provides readers with progressive, detailed instruction on the individual skills and team tactics of the sport. Over 150 illustrations and diagrams clarify descriptions of how each technique and tactic should be performed. Multiple drills and a scoring system will help readers practice and develop their skills, tracking their progress until they become more proficient in all aspects of the game. The book covers every individual skill necessary to succeed at the game - catching, throwing, fielding, pitching, hitting and baserunning - before explaining the responsibilities of each position on the field.

"Softball: Steps to Success is an exceptional resource for teaching the fundamental skills of softball, whether in a physical education class setting or in a more competitive environmentThe authors provide a comprehensive breakdown of each skill and tactic, drills for improving execution, and final challenges to augment development. It's a must-have resource for the softball enthusiast!"

BJ Ferguson
Head Softball Coach, University of Delaware
Associate Professor

Co-author of the first two editions of the book, Diane Potter taught physical education for 40 years at Springfield College, Massachusetts. She has run softball clinics in Italy and Aruba, as well as taking her college softball teams to Holland three times to give clinics for the Dutch youth softball programme. Lynn Johnson has 18 years of softball coaching experience at school and college level.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780736059534
ISBN 10	0736059539
Title	Softball
Author	Diane L Potter
Series	Steps To Success S
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Human Kinetics Publishers
Year published	2007-03-01
Number of pages	224
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.