Softball: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series)

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Softball: Steps to Success provides sequential instruction to develop player skills in the order in which they are best learned.

These proven teaching progressions--the steps to success--help players establish correct techniques from the outset and eliminate errors along the way.

Each step includes

• illustrations depicting correct body positioning and movement to learn and perform key skills;

• an explanation of each skill's importance in the sport;

• keys to executing the technique proficiently;

• troubleshooting tips to correct common errors; and

• summary checklists to evaluate performance.

The book also provides a solid introduction to basic offensive and defensive tactics, indicating the proper play to make in every common game situation.

An important new feature of this second edition is the inclusion of techniques and tactics for fast-pitch softball, such as windmill pitching, bunting, and stealing.

As part of the highly successful Steps to Success Activity Series, with more than 750,000 copies sold, this book is a sure hit with any softball player or coach who wants to learn the fundamentals of the game.

About the Author

Potter has been an international clinician in softball, conducting clinics in Italy and The Netherlands and taking teams to The Netherlands in 1971, 1975, and 1982.

In 1982, she was awarded the Silver Medallion by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Baseball en Softball Bond (the Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association); she is the only woman so honored.

Dr. Potter is an outstanding leader in women's sport; she has served as a member of the AIAW Ethics and Eligibility Committee and was inducted into the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Hall of Fame in 1986.

Gretchen A. Brockmeyer, EdD, is Vice President for Academic Affairs at Springfield College. She has been a teacher- educator for over 20 years, with primary responsibility for secondary physical education methods and supervision of field-based teaching.

An inductee to the Luther College Athletic Hall of Fame, Brockmeyer has applied her coaching talents to many sports beyond softball, including swimming, basketball, field hockey, and tennis.

In 1990, she was named the College Level Teacher of the Year by the Eastern District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Brockmeyer served as assistant coach for the Springfield College softball team for seven years. She is committed to helping her students become physical educators who possess the skills and the professional commitment necessary to provide meaningful learning opportunities for those they teach.

Editorials

	Book Description
	This updated and improved second edition of the popular Softball: Steps to Success covers every facet of offense and defense, as well as pitching techniques. Whether you're a coach looking for an effective practice tool or... read full editorial
	From the Publisher
	"This is an excellent textbook for coaches and players who are interested in the proper mechanics and techniques of the game of softball. It is well organized and formulated to give even the beginner the proper... read full editorial

Customer Reviews

	Excellent Resource
	(US) May 18, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars
	The authors have done a wonderful job of breaking down the various skills, from beginning to advanced, required to develop or improve your game. Each of the various skills is explained in detail (and illustrated!)... read full review

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