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Summary: The Man Behind the Hits
Review: I do agree with the reader from Kansas City to a certian extent. The interwoven commentary weakens Tony's message. But this book is great for the beginner and veteran of baseball alike. He explains his position on everything from the paint job on his bat [the "Gwynn Finish"] to Scott Radinsky. A fun book to read.
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Summary: A Great book!! Tips from one of the best hitters of our time
Review: it is a book that gives you tips from tony gywnn! it will help anyone get out of a slump!! he is a great hitter and if you want to improve you should read this book!! it helped be realize my swing and i should try to copy off of another players swing!! great book
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Summary: Concise, Intriguing, Captivating Advice on ... Hitting!
Review: My son wanted this book, but I ended up borrowing his bat, gripping it, trying to apply Tony Gwynn's advice. And I haven't played serious ball since high school! That's the thing about this book, it explains hitting with such fresh insight that you just can't help but want to go out there and take some cuts ... no matter what your age. This book is a must for any coach of youth baseball. Hell, it's probably a must for a number of major leaguers as well! Gwynn offers some mind-boggling advice, such as not thinking of hitting the ball, but hitting *through* it. Along with this easy to understand science, you get some of the most terrific baseball photos published anywhere -- clear images which capture both the power and beauty of hitters doing their thing. There's a nice introduction by the last of the .400 hitters, Ted Williams, who thinks that Tony is the guy who can do it in the modern era. The summary is entiled "Old School," and presents the p! ! hilosophy of Gwynn as a player committed to his team and his community. He is, simply, a testimony to all that's great about this great game. So whether you want to become a better hitter, or are just fascinated by this difficult athletic feat, or just interested in a player who is certain to become a hall of famer -- read this lively and enlightening book. Just make sure you have a bat handy.
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Summary: greatest book of hitting ever recorded!!!!!!!
Review: this book helps every hitter get an better understanding of how to prepare yourself to play at the next level. tony brakes down all aspects of hitting a baseball and makes it easy to understand his philosophies and theories.
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Summary: Other reviewers missing the point
Review: This is another in a long line of instuctional books written by a pro athlete who doesn't really have the ability to pass his methods along to neophytes. Athletes who are blessed with God given talent and have the abilility to flat-out "Do it" seldom have worthwhile information to pass along to those less fortunate. I have read many baseball coaching books and I found this one to be typical of those written by naturally gifted pros. There is little in this book that could be considered authoritative and definitive in terms of improving the hitting prowess of the young baseball player. Better to stick to books authored by experienced coaches, particularly the college variety. They have made careers of instructing players and their abilities show in their books. You want baseball instruction? Try Rob Delmonico
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Summary: basic information - nothing more
Review: This is another in a long line of instuctional books written by a pro athlete who doesn't really have the ability to pass his methods along to neophytes. Athletes who are blessed with God given talent and have the abilility to flat-out "Do it" seldom have worthwhile information to pass along to those less fortunate. I have read many baseball coaching books and I found this one to be typical of those written by naturally gifted pros. There is little in this book that could be considered authoritative and definitive in terms of improving the hitting prowess of the young baseball player. Better to stick to books authored by experienced coaches, particularly the college variety. They have made careers of instructing players and their abilities show in their books. You want baseball instruction? Try Rob Delmonico
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Summary: Other reviewers missing the point
Review: This IS Tony's Gwynn's How to hit a baseball book, contrary to what other, method-seeking readers might think. I was very pleased with what others called the extraneous material, it all gives me a better idea of who Tony Gwynn is when he steps up to the plate, and THAT is an imposrtant part of how he hits a baseball. People who believe you can read a "how to" book and then go out and hit like Gwynn probably believed Kenny Rogers' old "you can learn to play a guitar" pitch on television. This is a great book for kids and for fans and for anyone interested in what it takes and what it's like to be a sports icon in the 21st century.
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Summary: Tony Gwynn is #1
Review: Tony Gwynn is #1.If you are a Padres fan, baseball fan, or a Tony Gwynn fan than this is the right book for you. In this book, Tony Gwynn teaches you the art of hitting. Having seen him in person, I know that Tony Gwynn is no doubt the greatest Padre ever and one of the greatest baseball players of all-time. If you do not agree with me, look at all the records that he has acheived: 3141 HITS
9287 AT-BATS
.338 CAREER BATTING AVERAGE
.459 SLUGGING PERCENTAGE
2 WORLD SERIES
15 TIME ALL-STAR
MULTI BATTING TILES
MULTI GOLDEN GLOVES
A FUTURE HALL OF FAMER
ETC.
So I highly recommend you to buy this book. I am absolutely sure that you will like it.
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Summary: A Major Disappointment
Review: Tony Gwynn is an outstanding hitter and an excellent communicator. Unfortunately his co-author and editors couldn't stay out of his way enough so that he could create a successful book. The format of interwoven commentary along with Gwynn's own thoughts serves to weaken Gwynn's message. And the book contains far too much extraneous material. Is it a book about hitting? Or is it about Gwynn's life? Or maybe about his philosophy? I still don't know. Gwynn's hitting tips are outstanding. His description of his approach to hitting is very lucid. He explains his use of a batting tee and wiffle balls beautifully. I just wish the book had focused more on the other aspects of hitting. How did he learn to recognize different pitches? Why does he draw perpendicular lines in the batter's box at every plate appearance? Does he try to think along with the pitcher? Does he alter his mental approach in different situations ala Ted Williams. The book also contains numerous careless inacuraccies - "Danny" Neagle instead of "Denny" - is just one example. Please, Mr. Gwynn, take another swing with a co-author, editor and publisher who care more about hitting and the grand old game.
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Summary: Excellent!!!
Review: Tony Gwynn really shared his knowledge of hitting in this book
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