{"product_id":"the-art-of-pitching-9780688132262","title":"The Art of Pitching","description":"\u003cp\u003eHall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver is the acknowledged master of both the psychology and the technique of making a living at the corners of the plate. The Art of Pitching  a product of Seavers twenty-one years of expertise on the mound  details what it takes to get to the top -- and stay there -- in terms of conditioning  mechanics  and concentration. Beginning with the absolutes of pitching preparation  Seaver describes how to get your body in shape to pitch with an exercise regimen specifically designed to prevent rotator cuff injury and to establish the full range of motion critical to pitching success. He explains the basic principles of pitching mechanics  and then analyzes specific pitches and their effectiveness in different game situations with the help of Nolan Ryan on the fastball  Steve Carlton on the slider  Steve Rogers on the sinker  and Mario Soto on the change-up. A firm believer in the pitchers role as fifth infielder  Seaver devotes a chapter to defense that includes developing good pickoff moves. Finally  he offers a unique pitch-by-pitch analysis of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Sport magazine has said of Seaver  \"Future pitching textbooks will be based on his career. He is his own best pitching coach.\" Now  with The Art of Pitching  he can be yours too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647652880437,"sku":"ByrdShop_068813226X","price":31.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780688132262.jpg?v=1781696974","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-art-of-pitching-9780688132262","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}