Excerpt from How to Play First Base
Compared with some of the other positions on the infield, first base is undoubtedly an easy proposition. But don't let any imagine that it is a snap. Indeed, the job has been growing harder for the last few years until the clever first baseman will need all the speed, the arm, and the head he can press into service.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This insightful book provides an extensive understanding of the techniques and strategies for playing a skilled first baseman in the national pastime that is baseball. The author, himself a highly decorated first baseman, details the fielding and offensive skills that make a first baseman shine, giving the reader a deeper appreciation for the positionās impact on the game. This book includes valuable information on where to position yourself and how to flawlessly field the ball, with tips and tricks to get a better handle on pop flies and short right fielders. It also shares expert advice on how to advance runners on base and play as a team, with sections dedicated to the understanding and execution of a successful double play. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333044817_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333044817
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