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The Opposite Field
Author | : Jesse Katz |
Publsiher | : Crown |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2010-07-13 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780307407122 |
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Here is one of the most remarkable, ambitious, and utterly original memoirs of this generation, a story of the losing and finding of self, of sex and love and fatherhood and the joy of language, of death and failure and heartbreak, of Los Angeles and Portland and Nicaragua and Mexico, and the shifting sands of place and meaning that can make up a culture, or a community, or a home. Faced with the collapse of his son’s Little League program–consisting mostly of Latino kids in the largely Asian suburb of Monterey Park, California–Jesse Katz finds himself thrust into the role of baseball commissioner for La Loma Park. Under its lights the yearnings and conflicts of a complex immigrant community are played out amid surprising moments of grace. Each day–and night–becomes a test of Jesse’s judgment and adaptability, and of his capacity to make this peculiar pocket of L.A.’s Eastside his home. While Jesse soothes egos, brokers disputes, chases down delinquent coaches and missing equipment, and applies popsicles to bruises, he forms unlikely alliances, commits unanticipated errors, and receives the gift of unexpected wisdom. But there’s no less drama in Jesse’s complicated personal life as he grapples with a stepson who seems destined for trouble, comforts his mother (a legendary Oregon politician) when she’s stricken with cancer, and receives hard lessons in finding–and holding on to–the love of a good woman. Through it all, Jesse’s emotional mainstay is his beloved son, Max, who quietly bests his father’s brightest hopes. Over nine springs and summers with Max at La Loma, Jesse learns nothing less than what it takes to be a father, a son, a husband, a coach, and, ultimately, a man. This is an epic book, a funny book, a sexy book, a rapturously evocative and achingly poignant book. Above all it is true, in that it happened, but also in a way that transcends mere facts and cuts to the quick of what it means to be alive.
Complete Guide to Slowpitch Softball
Author | : Rainer Martens,Julie S. Martens |
Publsiher | : Human Kinetics |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780736094061 |
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A comprehensive and original instructional guide to the unique sport of slowpitch. Learn basic to advanced offensive and defensive techniques, as well as expert advice on physical and psychological conditioning.
The Softball Coaching Bible Volume II
Author | : National Fastpitch Coaches Association |
Publsiher | : Human Kinetics |
Total Pages | : 385 |
Release | : 2013-11-05 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781450424653 |
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In The Softball Coaching Bible, Volume II, the NFCA has assembled a stellar lineup of coaches who share the insights that have helped them establish successful programs. This book presents the most comprehensive information on fielding, hitting, training, forming a coaching staff, and helping develop well-rounded student-athletes.
The Dickson Baseball Dictionary 3e
Author | : Paul Dickson |
Publsiher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 1000 |
Release | : 2009-02-24 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780393066814 |
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Draws on extensive historical and contemporary sources to provide definitions for terms from their earliest appearances, in a latest edition that has been expanded to include more than 18,000 entries.
How to Master Baseball
Author | : Winston B. Lewy |
Publsiher | : Xlibris Corporation |
Total Pages | : 293 |
Release | : 2006-06-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781453533758 |
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Hitting with Torque
Author | : Paul F. Petricca |
Publsiher | : Archway Publishing |
Total Pages | : 266 |
Release | : 2017-11-07 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781480853546 |
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Paul Petricca draws on his experience as a coach, player, blogger, and student of baseball and softball to share what hes learned about hitting in this essential guide for players seeking dramatic results at the plate. The author presents easy to understand hitting mechanics highlighting how the engineering concept of torque can be applied to hitting and is often the difference between a weak groundball or a long home run. Topics covered include understanding where hitting power really comes from and the importance of increasing bat speed through the fundamentals of a repeatable and powerful rotational swing. Hitters of all ages who adopt his eight hitting keys will enjoy a dramatic increase in bat speed and power almost immediately. Hitting with Torque is more than a set of hitting mechanics---its a mindset. Readers will be challenged to look past the worn-out hitting theories and myths that have been holding back hitters from reaching their full potential. With an open mind and practice, all hitters can unlock the power and consistency that is Hitting with Torque.
Slowpitch Softball Hitting Mini eBook
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Human Kinetics |
Total Pages | : 47 |
Release | : 2024 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 9781450459877 |
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X ray Measurements and Protection 1913 1964
Author | : Lauriston Sale Taylor,W. Reeves Tilley |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Ionizing radiation |
ISBN | : UOM:39015086507400 |
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