Author: Erica Westly
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501118609
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
From its humble beginnings in 1887, when it was invented in a Chicago boat club and played with a broomstick, to the rise in the 1940s and 1950s of professional-caliber company-sponsored teams that toured the country in style, softball's history is as diverse as it is fascinating. Though it's thought of today as a woman's sport, fastpitch softball's early years featured several male stars, such as the vaudeville-esque Eddie Feigner, whose signature move was striking out batters while blindfolded. But because softball was one of the only team sports that women were allowed to play competitively, it took on added importance for female athletes. This book chronicles its history.
Fastpitch
Author: Erica Westly
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501118609
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
From its humble beginnings in 1887, when it was invented in a Chicago boat club and played with a broomstick, to the rise in the 1940s and 1950s of professional-caliber company-sponsored teams that toured the country in style, softball's history is as diverse as it is fascinating. Though it's thought of today as a woman's sport, fastpitch softball's early years featured several male stars, such as the vaudeville-esque Eddie Feigner, whose signature move was striking out batters while blindfolded. But because softball was one of the only team sports that women were allowed to play competitively, it took on added importance for female athletes. This book chronicles its history.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501118609
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
From its humble beginnings in 1887, when it was invented in a Chicago boat club and played with a broomstick, to the rise in the 1940s and 1950s of professional-caliber company-sponsored teams that toured the country in style, softball's history is as diverse as it is fascinating. Though it's thought of today as a woman's sport, fastpitch softball's early years featured several male stars, such as the vaudeville-esque Eddie Feigner, whose signature move was striking out batters while blindfolded. But because softball was one of the only team sports that women were allowed to play competitively, it took on added importance for female athletes. This book chronicles its history.
Girls' Softball
Author: Heather E. Schwartz
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736899291
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
"Describes softball, the skills needed for it, and ways to compete"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736899291
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
"Describes softball, the skills needed for it, and ways to compete"--Provided by publisher.
Girls Play to Win Softball
Author: Marty Gitlin
Publisher: Norwood House Press
ISBN: 1599534657
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Step to the plate and swing for the fences! Softball has grown from a spontaneous game to serious business. What began as an indoor ballgame is now one of the most popular women’s sports. Stars like Joan Joyce and Jennie Finch helped it get there. Now players such as Cat Osterman and Monica Abbott are leading the charge. Grab a ball, bat, and glove and get ready to join them! The history, the rules, and the heroines: these nonfiction accounts of women's sports relate the interesting insights of each sport, including the rules, game play, and standout athletes. Girls looking for role models as well as the "hows and whys" of their favorite game will find the answers in these fresh, accessible titles. Part history, part biography, and part instruction, Girls Play to Win allows readers to access "everything they want to know" about the game. More than an introduction, this series takes what is likely an existing interest and allows the reader to delve deeper. Content consultants are real-world experts that include Olympic athletes and coaches. Library Media Connection's Editor's Choice
Publisher: Norwood House Press
ISBN: 1599534657
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Step to the plate and swing for the fences! Softball has grown from a spontaneous game to serious business. What began as an indoor ballgame is now one of the most popular women’s sports. Stars like Joan Joyce and Jennie Finch helped it get there. Now players such as Cat Osterman and Monica Abbott are leading the charge. Grab a ball, bat, and glove and get ready to join them! The history, the rules, and the heroines: these nonfiction accounts of women's sports relate the interesting insights of each sport, including the rules, game play, and standout athletes. Girls looking for role models as well as the "hows and whys" of their favorite game will find the answers in these fresh, accessible titles. Part history, part biography, and part instruction, Girls Play to Win allows readers to access "everything they want to know" about the game. More than an introduction, this series takes what is likely an existing interest and allows the reader to delve deeper. Content consultants are real-world experts that include Olympic athletes and coaches. Library Media Connection's Editor's Choice
Threw the Eyes
Author: Dwayne Zulauf
Publisher: Abbott Press
ISBN: 1458206440
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
It is important that players and parents understand the culture as well as the fundamentals of softball. From the beginning of your daughters softball career, you and your daughter can embrace all aspects of the game and be prepared for each stage of your daughters development. Whether the team is winning or losing, preparation is an important part of learning from each game and taking those lessons into the next game. In his Threw the Eyes: Its Just a Game of Softball, author and professionalsoftball pitching coach Dwayne Zulaufbreaks down the game to help you andyour daughter prepare for every stageof her development on the field. Fromrecreational to travel to high school andfrom making donations to navigating thepolitics, this guide seeks to help you knowwhat to expect and become the source ofsupport your daughter needs to excel as asoft ball player. This coachs view can help you as a parent guide your daughter in soft ball through the wins, the losses, the heartbreaks, and, most importantly, the fun.
Publisher: Abbott Press
ISBN: 1458206440
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
It is important that players and parents understand the culture as well as the fundamentals of softball. From the beginning of your daughters softball career, you and your daughter can embrace all aspects of the game and be prepared for each stage of your daughters development. Whether the team is winning or losing, preparation is an important part of learning from each game and taking those lessons into the next game. In his Threw the Eyes: Its Just a Game of Softball, author and professionalsoftball pitching coach Dwayne Zulaufbreaks down the game to help you andyour daughter prepare for every stageof her development on the field. Fromrecreational to travel to high school andfrom making donations to navigating thepolitics, this guide seeks to help you knowwhat to expect and become the source ofsupport your daughter needs to excel as asoft ball player. This coachs view can help you as a parent guide your daughter in soft ball through the wins, the losses, the heartbreaks, and, most importantly, the fun.
The Softball Drill Book
Author: Kirk Walker
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492584177
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Packed with 175 drills straight from the practice sessions of the game's most successful programs, The Softball Drill Book will add variety to your practices and precision to your game-day performances. The comprehensive collection covers every aspect of the game. From warm-up to conditioning, throwing to hitting, bunting to base-running, you'll find drills to improve position skill and team execution—all from college coaches and programs that have won 13 NCAA Women's College World Series titles and dozens of NCAA regional tournament titles. Contributors include: Louie Berndt, Florida State Carol Bruggeman, Louisville Yvette Girouard, Louisiana State Michelle Gromacki, Cal State Fullerton Deanna Gumpf, Notre Dame Carol Hutchins, Michigan Kelly Inouye-Perez, UCLA Jay Miller, Mississippi State Jennifer Ogee, Nebraska Kim Sowder, Long Beach State Heather Tarr, Washington Michelle Venturella, Iowa Kirk Walker, Oregon State Margie Wright, Fresno State One look at the names above and it is clear, The Softball Drill Book is your blueprint for championship practices.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492584177
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Packed with 175 drills straight from the practice sessions of the game's most successful programs, The Softball Drill Book will add variety to your practices and precision to your game-day performances. The comprehensive collection covers every aspect of the game. From warm-up to conditioning, throwing to hitting, bunting to base-running, you'll find drills to improve position skill and team execution—all from college coaches and programs that have won 13 NCAA Women's College World Series titles and dozens of NCAA regional tournament titles. Contributors include: Louie Berndt, Florida State Carol Bruggeman, Louisville Yvette Girouard, Louisiana State Michelle Gromacki, Cal State Fullerton Deanna Gumpf, Notre Dame Carol Hutchins, Michigan Kelly Inouye-Perez, UCLA Jay Miller, Mississippi State Jennifer Ogee, Nebraska Kim Sowder, Long Beach State Heather Tarr, Washington Michelle Venturella, Iowa Kirk Walker, Oregon State Margie Wright, Fresno State One look at the names above and it is clear, The Softball Drill Book is your blueprint for championship practices.
Rich Hoppe
Author: Rich Hoppe
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
A journey through life by Rich Hoppe (former pitcher for the King and His Court) "as told to" to Jim Droskinis. Not just a "sports book;" more about what Rich saw in others about their unique lives. You will not be disappointed as there ARE many sports stories, but this Rich had many roles in his journey: Vietnam Vet, owner of Hoppe Pub and Rathskeller, Bayonne, NJ, pitcher for the Harlem Bombers, pitcher for "The King and his Court" for over two decades, artist, painter, musician, teacher, speaker, recovering addict, and friend to thousands. Rich Hoppe's first book THE PITCHER AND THE PAINTER", 2009 (LULU) by Rich Hoppe tells the heartfelt, loving emotional farewell between brothers, as Robert, the Painter lay dying of AIDS. Rich, the Pitcher, his younger brother. This story, TALES of the LAST BARNSTORMER, takes you deep into his life and tells Rich's unique journey from Bayonne, NJ to Vietnam, and over 30 countries, all 50 states, and countless cities. Rich should not be alive. but you WILL be glad he is.... once you read his unique tales and see how he conquered his addiction and how God saved Rich Hoppe from himself.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
A journey through life by Rich Hoppe (former pitcher for the King and His Court) "as told to" to Jim Droskinis. Not just a "sports book;" more about what Rich saw in others about their unique lives. You will not be disappointed as there ARE many sports stories, but this Rich had many roles in his journey: Vietnam Vet, owner of Hoppe Pub and Rathskeller, Bayonne, NJ, pitcher for the Harlem Bombers, pitcher for "The King and his Court" for over two decades, artist, painter, musician, teacher, speaker, recovering addict, and friend to thousands. Rich Hoppe's first book THE PITCHER AND THE PAINTER", 2009 (LULU) by Rich Hoppe tells the heartfelt, loving emotional farewell between brothers, as Robert, the Painter lay dying of AIDS. Rich, the Pitcher, his younger brother. This story, TALES of the LAST BARNSTORMER, takes you deep into his life and tells Rich's unique journey from Bayonne, NJ to Vietnam, and over 30 countries, all 50 states, and countless cities. Rich should not be alive. but you WILL be glad he is.... once you read his unique tales and see how he conquered his addiction and how God saved Rich Hoppe from himself.
Coach's Guide to Game-Winning Softball Drills
Author: Michele Smith
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071744606
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
“Mastering these drills will arm your players with one of the biggest intangibles necessary to perform well--confidence.” --Michele Smith Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame pitcher Michele Smith throws one right down the middle with this big collection of more than 250 skill-building drills developed especially for coaches of fast-pitch recreation league, travel ball, and high school softball players, ages eight to eighteen. Straight from the Michele Smith Gold Camps and Clinics, these drills are designed to give you all the tools you need to teach the entire range of offensive and defensive softball skills. With Michele's expert guidance and instruction, you'll coach your players to: Master the mechanics of footwork for fielding with hustle Swing for the fences and hit the fastest pitches Catch the ball proactively and throw it quickly and accurately to its target Defend the infield and outfield with speed and confidence Run the bases swiftly and strategically Refine fast-pitch skills so they can windmill like Michele And much more
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071744606
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
“Mastering these drills will arm your players with one of the biggest intangibles necessary to perform well--confidence.” --Michele Smith Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame pitcher Michele Smith throws one right down the middle with this big collection of more than 250 skill-building drills developed especially for coaches of fast-pitch recreation league, travel ball, and high school softball players, ages eight to eighteen. Straight from the Michele Smith Gold Camps and Clinics, these drills are designed to give you all the tools you need to teach the entire range of offensive and defensive softball skills. With Michele's expert guidance and instruction, you'll coach your players to: Master the mechanics of footwork for fielding with hustle Swing for the fences and hit the fastest pitches Catch the ball proactively and throw it quickly and accurately to its target Defend the infield and outfield with speed and confidence Run the bases swiftly and strategically Refine fast-pitch skills so they can windmill like Michele And much more
Game Changer
Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442453893
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
What if school was sports, and sports were school? A talented teen athlete questions reality—and the role she plays in it—when a mysterious injury upends her world. Athletics are everything for eighth-grader KT Sutton. She’s a softball star, and she’s on track to get a college scholarship and achieve international fame. Then one day during a championship game—in the middle of an important play—she suddenly blacks out. When she wakes up, she’s in a different world. One where school is class after class of athletic drills, and after-school sports are replaced by popular academic competitions. One where KT is despised for her talent, and where her parents are fixated on her brother’s future mathletics career rather than KT’s softball hopes. KT is desperate to get back to reality as she knew it, but bits and pieces of disturbing memories and dreams make her wonder if something truly awful happened there. What if she’s lost something a lot more important than a softball game? From New York Times bestselling author of Sent and Sabotaged, an engaging and highly relevant exploration of society’s debate of smarts versus sports.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442453893
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
What if school was sports, and sports were school? A talented teen athlete questions reality—and the role she plays in it—when a mysterious injury upends her world. Athletics are everything for eighth-grader KT Sutton. She’s a softball star, and she’s on track to get a college scholarship and achieve international fame. Then one day during a championship game—in the middle of an important play—she suddenly blacks out. When she wakes up, she’s in a different world. One where school is class after class of athletic drills, and after-school sports are replaced by popular academic competitions. One where KT is despised for her talent, and where her parents are fixated on her brother’s future mathletics career rather than KT’s softball hopes. KT is desperate to get back to reality as she knew it, but bits and pieces of disturbing memories and dreams make her wonder if something truly awful happened there. What if she’s lost something a lot more important than a softball game? From New York Times bestselling author of Sent and Sabotaged, an engaging and highly relevant exploration of society’s debate of smarts versus sports.
Softball Fundamentals
Author: Rick Noren
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492584185
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
The United States has more than 2 million fastpitch softball participants—500,000 of whom are under the age of 12. Softball Fundamentals provides an easy way for beginners of all ages to learn the basic skills of the game. Writer Rick Noren puts these skills together from the perspective of an award-winning coach who has posted a 320-79 (.802) record in his 10 years at Pacific Lutheran University. The 10th entry in the Sports Fundamentals series, this book covers all the bases of fastpitch softball, including throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, baserunning, sliding, and pitching, in an engaging format that makes learning easy and practicing fun. Each chapter presents a specific skill, leading the player through a simple, four-step sequence: You Can Do It: A basic skill or tactic is introduced with sequential instructions and accompanying photographs or diagrams. More to Choose and Use: Variations and extensions of the primary skill are covered. Take It to the Field: Readers learn how to apply the skill in competition. Give It a Go: Drills and practice games gauge, develop, and hone the skill. With its concise instruction, supplementary photos, and 48 skill-sharpening drills, Softball Fundamentals facilitates quicker comprehension by letting players spend less time reading and more time on the playing field.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492584185
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
The United States has more than 2 million fastpitch softball participants—500,000 of whom are under the age of 12. Softball Fundamentals provides an easy way for beginners of all ages to learn the basic skills of the game. Writer Rick Noren puts these skills together from the perspective of an award-winning coach who has posted a 320-79 (.802) record in his 10 years at Pacific Lutheran University. The 10th entry in the Sports Fundamentals series, this book covers all the bases of fastpitch softball, including throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, baserunning, sliding, and pitching, in an engaging format that makes learning easy and practicing fun. Each chapter presents a specific skill, leading the player through a simple, four-step sequence: You Can Do It: A basic skill or tactic is introduced with sequential instructions and accompanying photographs or diagrams. More to Choose and Use: Variations and extensions of the primary skill are covered. Take It to the Field: Readers learn how to apply the skill in competition. Give It a Go: Drills and practice games gauge, develop, and hone the skill. With its concise instruction, supplementary photos, and 48 skill-sharpening drills, Softball Fundamentals facilitates quicker comprehension by letting players spend less time reading and more time on the playing field.
Digest and Decisions of the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board
Author: United States. Employees' Compensation Appeals Board
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Employers' liability
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Employers' liability
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description