The Science of Hitting
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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 |
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.
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
References
- ^ Callow, John (July 6, 2002). "'The Science of Hitting' Ted's Legacy". The Daily News-Journal. pp. C1. Retrieved March 31, 2024.