The Science of Hitting
1971 book by Ted Williams and John Underwood
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The Science of Hitting is a book written by Major League Baseball player Ted Williams in 1971[1] and revised in 1986. The book provides advice on hitting in baseball, with detailed illustrations, and anecdotes from Williams' career.
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| Author | Ted Williams with John Underwood |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Baseball |
| Genres | Sport, autobiography |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | 1971 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 96 |
| ISBN | 0671621033 |
Summary
The book includes sections on:
- How to Think Like a Pitcher and Guess the Pitch
- The Three Cardinal Rules for Developing a Smooth Line-Driving Swing
- The Secrets of Hip and Wrist Action
- Pitch Selection
- Bunting
- Hitting the Opposite Way
