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Author
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"What are women softball players looking for in a coach? Drawing on interviews with 50 college players and a survey of players from all NCAA divisions, this book explores what players want and need: someone who connects with them on and off the field, a competent leader who knows and loves the game and mentors them with a vision beyond softball. Coaches from major Division One conferences, as well as Divisions Two and Three and Junior College ranks...
Author
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
"Elevate your pitching ability and lower your ERA! With The Softball Pitching Edge you can perfect your technique and develop elite-level skills." "This is the first book on fastpitch softball that dissects the pitching motion to correct your flaws through photographs and drawings of the correct mechanics. It shows you how to develop a variety of pitches, including the drop, the change-up, the rise, the curve, and the screwball. It goes beyond the...
Author
Publisher
Touchstone
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"A history of fastpitch softball from its beginnings as an industrial worker's game to an Olympic sport with millions of fans traces the larger-than-life stories of the women and men who popularized it, profiling some of its most famous athletes in a chronicle complemented by 16 pages of vintage photos,"--NoveList.
10) Softball
Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Covers the history, rules, fundamentals, and significant personalities of the sport of women's softball. Topics include: techniques, strategies, competitive events, and equipment. Glossary, Additional Resources, and Index included"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"The first softball game was played in 1887, and while it didnt even include a ball, this sport has been gaining in popularity ever since. This instructive book teaches readers the basics of the fast-pitch game, including the differences between it and slow-pitch ball. Readers will learn all about rules, equipment, field positions, and more. Handy tips will help players play their best game. Featured players in fast-pitch offer insights for anyone,...
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Throw Like a Girl inspires, motivates, and answers questions on issues that are specific to being a female athlete. Finch's book addresses the entire life of today's girl--not just fitness or physical preparation, but how to integrate the lessons of sports into life.
13) Girls' softball
Author
Series
Publisher
Sportszone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Looks at famous female softball players and how the sport is played. Includes tips on playing the game."--
14) Girls' softball
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
On the court, on the field, on the course, or in the gym, female athletes are getting it done. This title highlights the stars who rule girls' softball today and the skills they've mastered on the way. You will find informative chapters that help readers better understand the skills of each sport, tips for improving those skills, a sport-specific diagram, a glossary, additional resources, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...
