The science of the fastball
Record details
- ISBN: 9780786471799
- ISBN: 0786471794
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Physical Description:
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vii, 215 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm - Publisher: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2013.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-210) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Three fastball prodigies -- The 107-mph fastball? -- The kinetic chain of pitching, roughly quantified -- The four elements of pitching power -- The Dalkowski phenomenon : under-damped biological springs at near-resonance -- Triple play : the importance of hand speed -- The fickle flight of Koufax's fast-spinning four-seamer -- The band and the gap -- Diminishing velocity : five effects that link eccentric contractions to power loss -- Building strength and velocity with the "magic" of eccentric contractions -- The wild card of pitching power -- Endurance, durability, and longevity : Amos Rusie vs. Pedro Martinez -- Differential power loss : outliers, slumps, and downward trends -- The fourth prodigy? -- Glossary of technical terms related to pitching power. |
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Subject: | Pitching (Baseball) Pitchers (Baseball) |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | GV 971 .B54 2013 | 30775305504244 | General Collection | Available | - |
The Science of the Fastball
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Summary
The Science of the Fastball
This book presents a scientific but easy to understand explanation of pitching power. Illustrated with anecdotes about baseball's greatest power pitchers, it describes how they were able to achieve phenomenal fastball velocity and record-breaking strikeout numbers. How was a 17-year-old rookie named Bob Feller able to strike out Major League batters in record numbers? How do the tendons, ligaments, and muscles of the arm and shoulder work to amplify power for greater pitch velocity? How was minor league pitcher Steve Dalkowski able to throw the most phenomenal fastball ever seen (or heard)? Why do young pitchers with exceptional velocity often issue walks at exceptional rates? Why do good pitchers occasionally pitch badly? Why is exceptional hand speed important? What is it about overhand throwing that causes elbow and shoulder injuries? How can a pitcher achieve greater endurance and durability? What is the most reliable way to increase fastball velocity? This book addresses these and other questions for pitchers, coaches, managers, trainers, and fans.