Ichiro's Art of Playing Baseball

Ichiro's Art of Playing Baseball gives solid advice and instruction for young athletes around the world on how to play baseball. Ichiro Suzuki is one of the world's best known baseball superstars--a 10-time All-star, a rookie of the year and MVP award-winner, two-time batting champion and 10-time Gold Glove winner and holder of the single-season hits record. Now he offers unique views on hitting, bunting, playing the outfield, and lots more. With instructional photos throughout, easy how-to advice, and drills suitable for everyone, this book covers all the fundamentals: *reading pitchers and pitches*situational hitting and basic offensive strategy*sacrifice bunting and bunting for a base hit*stealing the perfect base*fielding and throwing fundamentals*mental preparation for the game *drills to improve your running, hitting, and throwing Whether you are young or old, professional or beginner, coach or parent, you will find the advice in this book an invaluable guide to improving your skills.