Science of Hitting

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Summary: A Tremendous Book On Baseball!!!
Review: This book gives you the basics on hitting and teaches you everything you need to know about it. The best part is, is that it was written by Ted Williams, one of the greatest hitters of all time. So then you know it's by a great baseball player and not just some guy you,ve never heard of.

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Summary: I wish I had read this 10 years ago!
Review: This book is a must have. It gave me so much food for thought, that I intend to read it again, to make sure I haven't missed anything. The advice this book gives is straight forward and easy to understand and will help any player or coach, whatever their standard.

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Summary: I wish I had read this 10 years ago!
Review: This book is a must have. It gave me so much food for thought, that I intend to read it again, to make sure I haven't missed anything. The advice this book gives is straight forward and easy to understand and will help any player or coach, whatever their standard.

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Summary: 'The Science of Hitting' is a tremendous learning tool
Review: This book is great for anyone who wants to learn the intricacies of hitting a baseball well, and also learning which balls to hit. Ted Williams probably knows more about hitting than any man alive, and the only subject he says he enjoys talking about as much as hitting is fishing. If you read this book you will quickly realize he is telling the truth; his enthusiasm jumps out at you from the pages.

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Summary: The hitters bible
Review: This book is perfect for anyone looking to expand their knowledge on how to hit a baseball. Everything from pitch recognition to a smooth swing are discussed and analyzed. Ted Williams also includes some of his stories from when baseball was a lifestyle. This book allows anyone to see the time and hard work that must go into becoming a good hitter. Becoming a good hitter does not mean picking up a bat and taking a few swings. It starts before you ever get to the ballpark. He walks you through ways to pick up pitcher tendencies, and stresses patience at the plate. This book provides helpful diagrams, which show what pitches are good ones to take a swing at. But he doesn't stop there, he goes into great detail about what you should try and do with that pitch that is in the zone. Also included are tips for making your stance comfortable yet effective, grip on the bat, and improving your power for maximum effectiveness in every at bat. Ted Williams also provides insight on knowing the situation, and doing what is best for your team. A must read for players of all skill levels. This book will grow with you as your hitting experiences expand. Ted Williams deserves more stars than I am allowed to give him for this book.

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Summary: Best Detail of All the Hitting Instructional Books
Review: This book is the most comprehensive treatise on the techniques of hitting. I have coached youth baseball for over 10 years and have developed winning teams and successful ball players using Williams' philosophies. If you intend to teach hitting, you should read and reference this guide often. Not for casual baseball info.

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Summary: I was washed up untill I read this book. Its a treasure.
Review: This book proves babseball isnt just a game. It is a an art, a science, and truly a treasure for all people.

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Summary: If you play Baseball, you need this
Review: This is a great book that goes in depth with the art of hitting. It is kind of directed for advanced hitters only because of the terminology. Ted does a good job with his mental approach to hitting as well as the physical part.

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Summary: great book!
Review: This is a great book to read over and over again. It really helped my hitting by analyzing the swing and psychology of the pitcher and hitter. Great insights into Williams' career.

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Summary: Best book on hitting you can buy!
Review: This is the greatest book anyone an possibly buy on hitting. It is written by one of the top 3 hitters in baseball history, Ted Williams, and he definitely knows what he's talking about. Take it from me, I know. Im a 15 year old baseball player, whenever I get into a slump I can read this book and it will automatically get me out of it. If you read this at the beggining of a season it's possible your batting average could at least increase by .200, depending on how good you are. He explains the importance of having a good swing, stride, and everything essential to being a good hitter. This is a must have for every little leaguer.