Louisville Slugger Ultimate Book of Hitting

Every aspect of hitting is explored, such as: choosing the right bat; mechanics, from the grip and the stance to the swing and follow-through; learning the strike zone, and your hitting zone; "rotational" vs. "weight-shift" hitting techniques; reading pitches and pitchers; situational hitting and basic offensive strategy; training and conditioning, featuring a special section on developing a "hitter's eye"; and the mental game, including relaxation and visualization. A special section on getting youngsters started hitting. Numerous anecdotes from players, historical sidebars, profiles of the top hitters, lists of important batting records, an essay on the "science" of hitting, and fascinating facts about the legend of the Louisville Slugger bat. Over 100 illustrations.