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The Baseball Player’s Guide To Hitting Like A Pro: Science Based Techniques To Master The Fundamentals and Mental Side Of Hitting
Every good hitter is fighting a battle… Do you know what yours is and how to turn it to your advantage on the field?3 out of every 4 appearances at the plate result in an out. You probably know this… so why are you doubting your skills?
Self-doubt is natural in any sport, but in baseball, it can be detrimental to getting out of a hitting slump -- yet it affects so many players -- pros and weekenders alike.
Former Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Marquis knew this only too well. “You’re out on the mound not trusting your stuff, waiting for the next bad thing to happen, instead of going out there and grabbing the bull by the horns,” he said.
And the same issue affects as soon as you start to doubt yourself, your approach is shaken, and you’re stuck in a cycle of misses.
You’re focusing on what you’re doing wrong rather than what you can do to improve your game -- and that isn’t going to help you.
Perhaps you think you need to work on your mechanics. Perhaps you’re doubting your fitness or worrying that you should be training more.
But more likely than not, none of this is true.
What needs fixing is not your it’s your attitude.
And it’s through attitude that the greats took their place in the league tables. Think of Ichiro Suzuki or Rod Carew, both noted for their unusual form… it’s not mechanics that make a great it’s what else is going on behind that swing.
To hit like a pro, you need to think like a pro -- and that means mastering a specific mental attitude as well as your physical technique.
Sound like a lot to handle?
If you love the game, it’s not so hard -- you just need some expert guidance… and you’re about to get it.
In The Baseball Player’s Guide to Hitting Like a Pro, you’ll find a clear guide to improving your hitting technique without focusing on mechanics alone. You’ll
The 7 key elements needed to build a strong foundation for good hittingExactly what you can learn from MLB heroes like Pete Rose and Joe MorganWhy bench-time may not be such a bad thing -- and how you can use it to your advantageHow to look beyond the field to improve your attitude (and why you should)The reason why it isn’t just top hitters you should be learning from -- and who you should be looking at insteadSwing fundamentals broken down into key elements -- so you know exactly what it is you should be working onHow to make technique changes that don’t ruin improvements you’ve already made to your swingWhy confidence is just as problematic as self-doubt -- and what you can do to mitigate it if you’re on a streakThe power of ‘Situational Spirit’ -- what it is, and how to harness its powerA clear path out of your slump so you can start ranking againAnd much more.
If you’ve fallen into a slump and you’re doubting your skills as a hitter, don’t despair. Even the top players have been there… The difference is that they know a secret.
Self-doubt is natural in any sport, but in baseball, it can be detrimental to getting out of a hitting slump -- yet it affects so many players -- pros and weekenders alike.
Former Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Marquis knew this only too well. “You’re out on the mound not trusting your stuff, waiting for the next bad thing to happen, instead of going out there and grabbing the bull by the horns,” he said.
And the same issue affects as soon as you start to doubt yourself, your approach is shaken, and you’re stuck in a cycle of misses.
You’re focusing on what you’re doing wrong rather than what you can do to improve your game -- and that isn’t going to help you.
Perhaps you think you need to work on your mechanics. Perhaps you’re doubting your fitness or worrying that you should be training more.
But more likely than not, none of this is true.
What needs fixing is not your it’s your attitude.
And it’s through attitude that the greats took their place in the league tables. Think of Ichiro Suzuki or Rod Carew, both noted for their unusual form… it’s not mechanics that make a great it’s what else is going on behind that swing.
To hit like a pro, you need to think like a pro -- and that means mastering a specific mental attitude as well as your physical technique.
Sound like a lot to handle?
If you love the game, it’s not so hard -- you just need some expert guidance… and you’re about to get it.
In The Baseball Player’s Guide to Hitting Like a Pro, you’ll find a clear guide to improving your hitting technique without focusing on mechanics alone. You’ll
The 7 key elements needed to build a strong foundation for good hittingExactly what you can learn from MLB heroes like Pete Rose and Joe MorganWhy bench-time may not be such a bad thing -- and how you can use it to your advantageHow to look beyond the field to improve your attitude (and why you should)The reason why it isn’t just top hitters you should be learning from -- and who you should be looking at insteadSwing fundamentals broken down into key elements -- so you know exactly what it is you should be working onHow to make technique changes that don’t ruin improvements you’ve already made to your swingWhy confidence is just as problematic as self-doubt -- and what you can do to mitigate it if you’re on a streakThe power of ‘Situational Spirit’ -- what it is, and how to harness its powerA clear path out of your slump so you can start ranking againAnd much more.
If you’ve fallen into a slump and you’re doubting your skills as a hitter, don’t despair. Even the top players have been there… The difference is that they know a secret.
120 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 26, 2021
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October 18, 2021
4 ½ STARS
“The baseball players guide to hitting like a pro” by Roy Lingster is a fantastic book and one that should be used at every level of baseball.
It’s a fantastic book and one that makes the thesis that “.. everything in the game of baseball is made up of your mental approach to the game.“ This is my personal experience of baseball. I was not a very good baseball player because I was afraid of the ball. When a hardball was thrown my biggest concern was whether it was catching it or hitting it. I was afraid it was going to hit me and as a skinny little boy it would hurt me.
I enjoyed this book so much I look forward to giving it to my nieces, nephews and grandchildren so that they can learn the game the right way. Because the book addresses issues like how do you get out of the slump; thinking like a pitcher; the strike zone; the swing, etc. All good stuff!
If I was a coach I would do teaching sessions on each one of the chapters and maybe several sessions on some very important chapters.
It’s easy to read and has a few illustrations. But my one criticism is that when you use this book with young people maybe even 30 and under, you need to give a little history of the examples that are used throughout the book.
I highly recommend this book. Go out and get it!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
“The baseball players guide to hitting like a pro” by Roy Lingster is a fantastic book and one that should be used at every level of baseball.
It’s a fantastic book and one that makes the thesis that “.. everything in the game of baseball is made up of your mental approach to the game.“ This is my personal experience of baseball. I was not a very good baseball player because I was afraid of the ball. When a hardball was thrown my biggest concern was whether it was catching it or hitting it. I was afraid it was going to hit me and as a skinny little boy it would hurt me.
I enjoyed this book so much I look forward to giving it to my nieces, nephews and grandchildren so that they can learn the game the right way. Because the book addresses issues like how do you get out of the slump; thinking like a pitcher; the strike zone; the swing, etc. All good stuff!
If I was a coach I would do teaching sessions on each one of the chapters and maybe several sessions on some very important chapters.
It’s easy to read and has a few illustrations. But my one criticism is that when you use this book with young people maybe even 30 and under, you need to give a little history of the examples that are used throughout the book.
I highly recommend this book. Go out and get it!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 11, 2021
This is a breezy, and informative, look at one of the hardest skills in sports. Hitting a round ball with a round bat sounds like some odd form of torture but is, in fact, a thing of beauty to behold in the hands of a professional. Lingster's book breaks the process down into digestible nuggets that anyone can follow. Even if you have no plans on being an MLB player, fans will love this book too as it offers keen insight into one of the most important aspects of baseball.
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