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Synopsis
Base-ball is more than a game; it’s a battle of brains and teamwork you can learn to win.
This book explains how strategy, drills, and sharp teamwork turn everyday plays into a proven approach for success. It frames baseball like a living system, showing how offense and defense work together and how smart practice builds faster, clearer decisions on the field.
With practical insight drawn from the game’s history and real-world examples, the book helps players and coaches understand fundamentals, develop better habits, and apply disciplined methods to their own teams.
- See how defense can outthink a batter and stop runs before they start
- Learn drills and routines that build quick thinking, precise throws, and strong teamwork
- Explore signaling, communication, and in-game adjustments the best teams use
- Understand the mindset that turns practice into reliable performance
Ideal for players, coaches, and fans who want a clear, practical view of baseball strategy in action.
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"One of the best but least-heralded developments in the recent history of baseball literature was the inauguration of the McFarland Historical Baseball Library in 2003"--I>Spitball; "[a] wonderful read for any fans of the game who want to understand [its] strategies in a new light."--Journal of Sport History; "invaluable McFarland Historical Baseball Library series"--Edward Achorn, The Providence Journal.
About the Author
C. H. Claudy was the author of 32 books and more than 1,600 essays and short stories. He freelanced for several newspapers and was a correspondent for Scientific American. His photographs of the early Wright brothers' flights are now at the Smithsonian. The Battle of Base-ball was his only book on the national pastime. Gary Mitchem is senior acquisitions editor at McFarland and a member of SABR. Mark Durr is senior cover designer at McFarland and a member of SABR.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed examination of baseball as a strategy game, comparing its tactical and strategic elements to those in warfare. The author demonstrates that the game's complexity and reliance on generalship, teamwork, and planning place it among the most mentally demanding sports. The book provides a deep dive into the drills, techniques, and strategies used by players and teams to gain an edge, including base-running, fielding, and pitching. The author also explores the role of psychology and signals in gameplay. Overall, this book offers a unique and comprehensive analysis of baseball as a strategic game, providing insights for players, coaches, and fans alike on the finer points of the sport. 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 # 9781333366261_0
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