The Art & Science of Pitching by Tom House, Gary Heil, Steve Johnson Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Art & Science of Pitching
Book Review: Tom House: The Art & Science of Pitching
Summary: 5 Stars
Great book for teaching the fundamentals and drills of successful pitching. I saw Tom House speak at a baseball seminar and he's by far the best pitching instructor on the planet. He uses observational science of the best pitchers in the major leagues and breaks down what they do and has them written down in this book. He provides a very detailed sequence of what pitchers should do and gives a variety of drills to simulate that sequence. He believes in improving each pitcher's style and not trying to start everyone from scratch to create pitching robots.Book Review: Wish I had this book 25 years ago
Summary: 5 Stars
I grew up playing baseball and pitching. After college, I hung up the cleats and did not play until recently when I joined a mens senior baseball league. Reading through this book, you realize that many of the things taught to players were actually incorrect. This book sheds new light on proper mechanics and should be read by anyone wanting to be a better pitcher and keep their arm healthy. I am not as strong, flexible, or conditioned as I was in high school or college, but I am now throwing almost as hard as I was then and with no elbow or shoulder pain. Book Review: Proven and Comprehensive Science on Pitching
Summary: 4 Stars
Tom House is the premier pitching coach in the United States and has a large cross section of successful pitchers that attribute many of their pitching achievements to House's training and expertise. His relentless studies on the biomechanics of pitching combined with the use of inventive technology have resulted in an encyclopedia of pitching expertise backed by science, experience, and results. In The Art & Science of Pitching, House (along with fellow authors Gary Heil and Steve Johnson) provides readers access to the full scope of his research.
The Art & Science of Pitching is laid out in four sections; mechanics, training techniques, strategies, and fitness, all complete with diagrams when applicable. This book is as comprehensive as it is valuable, meaning it is absolutely full of qualified information. One of the weaknesses of the book is in the authors' ability to convey the physics behind the mechanics of pitching. While it is evident they have conducted considerable studies on the subject, it can be difficult to replicate their explanations on the mound even when reviewing the diagrams provided. Another surprising omission is the lack of attention to discussing grips; which play a prominent role in pitching.
The information provided should be essential for anyone seeking to improve his or her performance; whether beginning as a pitcher of refining one's abilities after years of play. The book will prove somewhat complicated to use for those without any pitching experience; however, this should not detract from the wisdom provided, as it should be implemented from the start of any career if possible. I recommend this book to all baseball players interested in pitching but advise supplementing it with more basic material in order to be able to fully absorb the information.
Book Review: The Art and Science of Pitching
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful resource for understanding all that goes into throwing and pitching effectively and I have only started with the book. Look forward to the rest of it.Book Review: Just exactly what the title says
Summary: 5 Stars
It is a good book for anyone wanting to learn about mechanics( and I mean broke down to a science)of pitching.Great tips in there from top guys too.
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