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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
You Need This Book, July 6, 2000
My boys needed some help with their hitting, and I decided I would try to help them. Since it was almost 30 years since I played baseball (and I really wasn't very good), I decided I needed some help. I bought a number of baseball instruction books, including You Can Teach Hitting. What a magnificent book!Baker breaks the swing into components, clearly describes the reason for each part of the swing, and provides appropriate drills for T-ballers through the pros. The benefits of the book can be immediate. After reading the first couple chapters, I found out I had been taught to grip the bat incorrectly, and, not surprisingly, I passed the misinformation on to my boys. After one or two swings with the proper grip, each of my boys had clearly improved their bat speed. Given that success, they were will to try other changes, and in just one week, they became noticeably better hitters. This book is clearly written, interesting, and all key points are fully illustrated. I am glad that I can now help my boys with hitting, being confident that I am teaching them properly, and not just passing on mistakes I learned when I played ball.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Great Advice, July 8, 2003
This book has a lot of good advice. It has additional information for "advanced" hitters, so the separate section does not overwhelm the reader for the majority of applications.The pictures are clear and very helpful. Each section requiring one has one or more. There are many nuggets hidden here -- I learned one that I had not known in about 15 years of playing and "coaching" (as the author puts it). Especially good for kids in Little League, so check it out!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
One of the best foundation hitting books available., November 20, 2000
Having read over a dozen books on hitting instruction, this is still one of my favorites. I still refer back to it. The information is sound and well presented. It is most useful for the beginner-to-medium skills hitter.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
The science of hitting made understandable, July 23, 2003
My son is really starting to get into baseball, so I wanted to make sure I knew enough about hitting to get him started in the right direction. Dusty Baker's book is teriffic because it breaks down the swing into several components. My boy is only 5, so it would be counter-productive to try and cram every component down his throat. Instead of doing that, I was able to keep him focused on one thing at a time - basically, building his swing from scratch. Important basics like "head down, eyes on the ball," and generating power with your lower body are explained well, and given drills or mnemonic devices to help retention, etc. After working with him for one month, using Dusty Baker's book as my guide, my son had a noticeably better swing, and (amazingly for a 5-year old) better focus at the plate. He was always good at making contact, but this book helped put his swing together and give him better power without sacrificing his ability to get the bat on the ball. Whether you know a lot about hitting, or you were a novice like me, this book really does live up to its title. Even my wife has picked up on the components of a swing, and can remind my son of something when he's playing around and I'm not there. There are other books that get more philosophical and go deeper (like Charlie Lau, Sr.'s), but for a FIRST book, that helps you teach, this one is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
BUY THIS BOOK FIRST!, November 9, 2005
This is by far the best resource that I've found, and I've seen many, for teaching players the proper swing and approach to hitting. Get it and use it, you won't be disappointed. Appropriate for all age groups.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Good stuff!, August 10, 2002
It works very well. Our 9-10 girls just finished in 2nd in the state LL tournament. I was the batting coach and our girls carried a team average of .362 against state-level pitching! I have a shelf full of books and tapes. If I had to pick a keeper, this would be it. The first tape is excellent, too.The pidgeon-toe stance and the inward turn (we call it "tuck") will improve bat speed, power, and balance.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
A must for little league coaches who teach hitting., June 20, 1998
This book is the best I've seen for developing proper fundementals for hitters at an early age. The drills depending on age group will give a coach a working program to follow. Repetition of proper fundementals is critical knowledge for any coach. The book has been endorsed by many proven hitters. It is a great reference book also for problem solving drills depending on the swing flaw. Thanks Dusty, even though I grew up as an AL fan watching G.Brett in KC. PS. Pitching - see Dick Mills
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Definitely the Best Out There, January 22, 2001
There is no shortage of baseball hitting books out there. This is definitely the best that I have seen in terms of teaching kids to hit. Dusty sets out the key elements of a successful baseball swing and provides drills to help your kids work on their weak areas.I would also highly recommend the companion CD which provide video clips of the key elements and drills. No youth baseball coach should be without these resources.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
This book is a must for all coaches and players., December 1, 1998
This book is a super learning guide for myself as well as my nine year old son.Being 41 years old and being out of baseball for a few years I've obviously forgotten a few important aspects about the swing.This book brings these aspects back to life in a easy to understand format.I've had this book for approx.4 years and I always refer back whenever I or other coaches have a question.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
WITHOUT OUT A DOUBT THE BOOK THAT PUTS HITTING TOGETHER, March 21, 2001
I'VE READ IT, I'VE PRACTICED IT, I'VE TAUGHT IT TO MY PLAYERS, IT'S A REALLY GREAT BOOK TO READ AND REFER BACK TO. EXCELLENT.
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