The Tools of Greatness is an in-depth, easily accessible, catching instructional book that details the most important position on the diamond. With fundamental, mechanical, and developmental insight, players and coaches alike have a definite guide to enhance catching ability. Coach Humphrey takes his experience as a player, coach, and scout and provides secrets and disciplines to help catchers reach their potential. With instructional excerpts and guidance from major college and professional coaches, the book is appropriate for youngsters as well as high-level athletes and coaches looking to improve one or all areas. Leadership, receiving, blocking, throwing, and defensive plays around the plate are highlighted in detail with drills and progression. Also included are a coaching plan, note to bull pen catchers, and a chapter detailing what college and pro scouts look for. With Mario Garza (New York Yankees), Jeff Ware (New York Yankees), Randy Mazey (West Virginia University), and Jim Thompson (New York Mets).
Hitting Home is a resource to be implemented immediately for both baseball and softball coaches looking to improve individual and team hitting. Direct and to the point, it gives coaches easy access to basic principles, including mechanics, approach, and practice plans. With detailed excerpts from those that have played and coached at the highest levels, this book offers instructional support from some of baseball and softball’s top coaches and instructors. Using his experience as a coach at all amateur levels, both baseball and softball, in addition to professional scouting, Coach Bobby Humphrey has put together a framework you can easily follow. Coaches can use this book to gain a deeper understanding of coaching hitting, and use the organized practice plans for individual and team play. “Ultimately, hitting has changed very little over time, despite the latest buzz words, and Coach Humphrey reminds us of this. Develop a plan, be organized, and stay away from extremes.” Jake Boss Head Baseball Coach, Michigan State University Excerpts from: • Bill Cilento: Associate Head Coach, Wake Forest University • Eddie Smith: Hitting Coach, Louisiana State University • Keith Werman: San Diego Padres Development Coordinator • Derrick May: Former Major League Baseball player and Hitting Coach • Joe Abraham: Head Softball Coach, University of Toledo • Keith Parr: Head Softball Coach, Christopher Newport University • Jim Thompson: Area Scouting Supervisor, New York Mets Content Areas Include: • Mechanics • Approach • Effective Coaching from 3B • Drills • Team Practice • Individual Work • Competitive Games • Tryout Evaluation System • Private Instructors • College Recruiting
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