Baseball science / James Bow.

Author/creator Bow, James
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Crabtree Pub., [2009]
Description32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Subjects

SeriesSports science
Sports science. ^A998297
Contents Introducing baseball -- All about timing -- Hitting the ball -- Fit for the game -- Baseball gear -- Windup -- Perfect pitch -- Out of the park -- Fielding the ball -- Baseball park -- Baseball tactics -- Stat attack! -- Future of baseball.
Abstract Pitchers put their entire bodies into their pitches, and batters hit balls that fly toward them at 100 miles per hour. Find out how pitchers throw curveballs, learn about the training techniques and nutritional requirements of professional players, and much, much more.
General noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 31) index.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical (p. 31) references and index.
LCCN 2008046274
ISBN9780778745518 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0778745511 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780778745341 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
ISBN0778745341 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)