The Pitching Edge-2nd
Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Kevin Brown, and on and on. Tom House helped develop these athletes into the great pitchers they became-Hall of Famers and Cy Young award winners. Having spent 20 years in the Major Leagues as a pitcher and pitching coach, and more than that studying the science of pitching, House was well-prepared to unleash the maximum potential from his star pitcher pupils. Now, in the new edition of his highly acclaimed The Pitching Edge, House accomplishes through a book what...
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In modern baseball, the best pitchers are those who master both the art and science of the position. Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, and Kevin Brown are among the many greats who developed this mastery with the help of pitching coach Tom House. Now, in The Pitching Edge, House offers you his special instruction and insight into the mechanics, conditioning, and psychology for superior pitching performance. Part I provides clear and detailed information and drills for developing and improving pitching techniques, from initial set up through the post-follow-through. Pitcher-specific training is covered in Part II, with special exercises and instructions for throwing arm maintenance, recovering and preparing physically between starts and relief appearances, and staying in great shape and injury-free throughout the long competitive season. Part III delves into the winning pitcher's mindset, emphasizing both mental toughness and smart strategic decisions to come out on top in key games and over the course of a season. Learn from a master pitching coach whose methods have been proven successful and are now widely used from Little League to the Major Leagues, from the United States to Japan. With this book, you will truly have The Pitching Edge .About the Author Tom House is one of the top pitching experts in the world. After playing for the legendary Rod Dedeaux at USC, House pitched in the Major Leagues for the Atlanta Braves from 1967 to 1975, for the Boston Red Sox from 1976 to 1977, and for the Seattle Mariners from 1977 to 1979. He then coached pitchers for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, and Texas Rangers. He also has coached in Japan and Latin America. In addition to his on-field experience, House has made pitching a scientific study. His company, Bio-Kinetics, uses computer-generated, three-dimensional motion analysis to help athletes maximize performance through proper biomechanics. House also holds a PhD in psychology and has been a sport psychology consultant for many professional and amateur baseball players. House is the author of eight previous books on baseball and has produced eight instructional videos on pitching. He is a member of the Major League Baseball Players' Association, as well as the American College of Sports Medicine and the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology. In 1998 House was presented with the American Baseball Coaches Association's lifetime achievement award. When he's not coaching or analyzing pitchers, House enjoys jogging, weight training, and golf. He and his wife, Marie, live in Del Mar, California.
Foreword Introduction Part I: The Five Absolutes of Technique Chapter 1. Dynamic Balance Chapter 2. Postural Stabilization Chapter 3. Flex "T" Elbow Alignment Chapter 4. Late Torso Rotation Chapter 5. Flex "T" Elbow Position at Release Point Part II: Functional Physical Training Chapter 6. Programs and Tools for Training Chapter 7. Transfer of Training to Performance Part III: Mental and Emotional Essentials Chapter 8. Strategic Command Chapter 9. Concentration Chapter 10. Confidence Chapter 11. Self-direction
