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Going Over The Hitters
When I set out to write this book, I had four groups of people in mind.
I wanted to write a book for moms and dads who have very little knowledge of the
game and who either want to coach, or who unexpectedly will be thrust into the role;
a “baseball bible” for rookie coaches needing help in understanding and teaching
all aspects of the game.
I also wanted to send a message to coaches who are presently coaching youth baseball.
A number of these individuals have lost sight of the fact that youth baseball programs
are for the kids, and that coaches’ wants and desires are subordinate to the wants
and desires of the players. These coaches need to understand that their treatment
of the players may have a long-lasting, even permanent impact, and that care should
be taken so they are not doing more harm than good.
At the same time I wanted a book that would target kids from age 5 to 17 as the
early years are so critical in the development of a proper foundation. Young players
need to understand that a proper foundation consists of learning and employing proven
baseball techniques, and more importantly, developing a positive mental attitude.
Failure is a fact of life, especially in baseball, and the sooner young players
learn how to deal with it in a positive manner, the sooner they will maximize their
enjoyment of the game.
Finally, I wanted to write a book for spectators so that when they are viewing a
game, they can do so with greater insight, which I believe will result in greater
pleasure and a greater respect for the complexity of the game. After reading this
book, the average fan will be able to recognize more mistakes that are committed
by major league players during the course of a game. But most importantly, I want
spectators to understand that there is a difference in viewing a youth baseball
game and a professional game, and that they need to adjust their behavior accordingly.
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