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1971 book by Ted Williams and John Underwood
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The Science of Hitting
AuthorTed Williams with John Underwood
LanguageEnglish
SubjectBaseball
GenresSport, autobiography
PublisherSimon & Schuster
Publication date1971
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardcover)
Pages96
ISBN0671621033

The Science of Hitting is a book written by Major League Baseball player Ted Williams in 1971 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

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


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