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Learn the secrets of pitching success from the most dominating and electrifying hurler in the game: Randy Johnson.
Randy Johnson, the most overpowering pitcher since Sandy Koufax, has devised a teaching system that reveals the intelligent, methodical approach to pitching that has produced five Cy Young awards, nine strikeout titles, and a co-MVP Award in the 2001 World Series. The secret behind all of Randys Hall of Fame credentials has been his ability to transform raw power into controlled precision.
In Randy Johnsons Power Pitching, Randy teaches:
•The fundamentals of pitching
•Control, control, control—how to benefit from patience and precision
•The importance of proper mechanics
•Physical conditioning drills for injury prevention and high-performance pitching
•The mental side of pitching
•How to make the most of your natural talent
Fully illustrated with previously unpublished photographs from Randys personal archive and enlivened with
his reminiscences of a life in baseball, this is todays most essential instructional guide for players and coaches at every level.
Synopsis
Randy Johnson is the best there is, a sure-fire Hall of Famer with a rare combination of inborn talent and highly refined pitching skills. He is the most overpowering and menacing pitcher in baseball today, a four-time Cy Young Award winner, eight-time strikeout king, and co-MVP of the 2001 World Series. But the secret of Randy's success has been his ability to transform his raw power into controlled precision, to overwhelm hitters with intelligence and psychology as well as an awesome fastball.
In Randy Johnson's Power Pitching, Randy teaches:
-- The fundamentals of pitching
-- Control, control, control -- how to benefit from patience and precision
-- The importance of proper mechanics
-- Physical conditioning for pitching
-- The mental side of the game
-- Making the most of your natural talent
Fully illustrated, and enlivened with Randy's reminiscences of his life in baseball, this is today's most essential instructional guide for young players and their coaches.
About the Author
Randy Johnson is a five-time Cy Young Award winner. He pitches for the Arizona Diamondbacks and lives with his wife and four children in Phoenix.
Jim rosenthal is the coauthor of Nolan Ryans Pitchers Bible. He lives in Los Angeles.