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Softball: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series)
Softball Steps to Success - Steps to Success Activity Series Author:Diane L. Potter, Gretchen A. Brockmeyer 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 a player looking to learn the game's essentials, this is a complete guide to every basic to intermediate softball skill. So... more »ftball: 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.« less