Author: Thomas PranioPublisher:
ISBN: 9781411628496
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
How to apply your Baseball mechanics, experience and sensibilities to Golf.
Golf for Baseball Players
Author: Thomas PranioPublisher:
ISBN: 9781411628496
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
How to apply your Baseball mechanics, experience and sensibilities to Golf.
Why Baseball Is a Sport and Golf Is Not
Author: Aaron S BayleyPublisher:
ISBN: 9781777073602
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1012
Book Description
What makes a sport a sport? Is a hot dog eating contest a sport? What about foosball, hunting, bobsled, bowling, or breakdancing? In Why Baseball Is a Sport and Golf Is Not: Separating the Players from the Poseurs, Aaron S. Bayley and Luigi Di Serio argue that an activity isn't a sport just because society says it is: it first must meet a definitive set of criteria. The results aren't always what you'd expect.
Baseball, Golf, Wars, Women & Puppies
Author: Buck PedenPublisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456758438
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
I started my autobiography -- "Baseball, Golf, Wars, Women & Puppies" -- with a "grabber page" from my first trip to the Vietnam War on board the USS PERKINS (DD-877). Then, I followed with a chronological rendition which covered a trip to the Korean War and another to Vietnam during my 20 years in the U.S. Navy on three other different naval vessels, but began with the chronological format of a life of a river rat born somewhat infamously in 1932 on the banks of Memphis. My life in sports, approximately 16 years "moonlighting" as a photojournalist, my college education, followed by 12 years as executives with the Chicago White Sox (5) and Cubs (7), concluding with one of several ownerships of small companies rounded out my interesting career. I originally planned to continue with my three trips to the Vietnam and Korean Wars, including my injury and sad losses of shipmates and friends. Then, go to my childhood, parenthood, many exciting careers, etc., etc., etc. However, it didnt take too long for me to decide the categories overlap in too many places. Hence, A few years later Elvis Presley arrived on the planet and eventually became internationally famous there. Memphis, long known as the Home of the Blues, was to become also famous as the home of the King of Rock n Roll. My first high school, Whitehaven, is only a few blocks from Elvis Graceland. And, my Southside High bride and I began training our dancing shoes to the big bands of the 40s and peaked with the rocking and twisting of the 50s and 60s. Although only a senior-to-be in high school, the Korean War found me an early enlistee. Why? Because I was a youngster almost entering teenage during World War II. Everything was thrilling about the big one for a boy that age. All the toys were guns, tanks, jeeps, warplanes, etc. The war movies were always exciting and, in most cases, the hero ended up with the female star. As I was a young budding teenager, females were becoming of more interest in my life. I have never met any male whose sex life began earlier than mine (older girls are great teachers). Also, the U.S. Navy aircraft pilots were my idols. Landing airplanes on a sea-going vessel was my kind of challenge. I was so hooked that I joined the Navy to become a fighter pilot. The recruiter was surprised at how I could identify all aircraft of nations involved in WWII. I even memorized the horsepower of power plant(s), plus the cruising and maximum speed, of each airplane. My favorite was our Corsairs F4U, a gull-winged propeller fighter. It never occurred to me until this moment, recalling this tidbit, but one of these planes almost killed me. However, the moonlighting (working a civilian job at night) on shore duty between these wars helped prepare me for my career highlight era in Major League Baseball. There is no doubt about it, my leash of life is anchored to the sportsworld. My youth was playing or inventing sports orientated things. It gave me a second glance by people in the sportswriting and sportscasting fields. This all led to sports columnist and sports editor jobs in the newspaper business. This, along with learning the print business, was not only a challenge -- which I always relished -- but was mucho fun. The many hours and stress involved led to more and more alcohol. Which definitely made a honky tonk man out of me where there is plenty of wine, women, and song. The latter threesomes were like a personal little cloud that follows me throughout most of this autobiography. I wasnt able to attend college fulltime until I finished my 20 years in the U.S. Navy. Then finishing With Honors gave my mother extreme pride after her total education was a small (12 total students) high school in sticks of Mississippi. I had almost completed by Masters Degree and CA Lifetime Teachers Credential when I got into Major League Baseball and went to Chicago.
Baseballgolf
Author: Tom PezzutiPublisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9780595357581
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
"While drying your sparkling clean ball on the dirty towel hanging from the ball washer, you take a deep breath and survey the scene. After teeing up your ball, you're immediately confronted with the first of many questions of detail-the nagging minutiae of golf. What's my target? Where do I stand? How do I stand?" For many, learning traditional golf is often confusing and complicated. Conflicting tips and extraneous motion produce a difficult, high-maintenance sport that few golfers master. Combining the techniques of baseball and golf may be the answer. Hitting a ninety-five-mile-an-hour fastball is arguably one of the most difficult tasks in sports. But many golfers have trouble hitting a tiny golf ball lying motionless in the grass. Why? Author Tom Pezzuti offers a solution. Baseball does not use a backswing technique, and Pezzuti suggests this procedure lies at the root of many golf swing problems. "Baseballgolf "shows you how baseball principles apply to your grip, stance, power stroke, pitch shots, and putting. If you are not a touring pro who practices six to eight hours a day, then you need low-maintenance, simpler methods of playing golf. Try "Baseballgolf," and watch your game soar!
Baseball's Radical for All Seasons
Author: David StevensPublisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810834545
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The first biography of one of the most adventurous and influential figures in baseball history.
The A Swing
Author: David LeadbetterPublisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1466871458
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
The national bestselling golf instructional, The A Swing, created by the world's #1 instructor to help golfers consistently hit good shots. David Leadbetter is the most recognized golf instructor in the history of the game. His book, The A Swing, is an evolution of his swing theories that have successfully helped thousands of golfers globally. His tour players, whom he has coached over the years, have amassed 19 major golf championships. David has been prolific during his 30+ year career in producing books, videos, teaching aids that have inspired golfers of every level to reach their potential. The A Swing - A stands for Alternative - is a simple way to swing the club, which follows biomechanically sound, scientific principles, and only requires minimal practice. The A Swing has been thoroughly tested with a wide range of players, from tour level to beginner, junior to senior, and the results overall have been nothing short of dramatic. The A Swing is a way to develop a consistent, repetitive motion which will improve accuracy and distance, and is easy on the body. It will fix many of golf's common faults, and the book takes you through an easy, step-by-step approach. With over 200 illustrations, easy drills, and the 7-Minute Practice Plan, golfers now have the opportunity to play the way they've always dreamed of. Golf is a frustrating game, even for the top players, but the A Swing will make it easier and more fun. It could really change the way the game has been taught, which hasn't changed for years - it is not an exact method, and has leeway for individualism. David is excited that the A Swing will help golfers the world over enjoy the game more. In essence, the A Swing is a shortcut to great golf. Whatever your level of play is now, whatever your goals, however you've been struggling with the game, the A Swing could change your golfing life.
Babe Ruth and the Scottish Game
Author: Douglas VogelPublisher:
ISBN: 9780578839943
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Babe Ruth and the Scottish Game follows Babe Ruth's love affair with the game of golf; from his introduction as a young rookie on the Boston Red Sox to his early death at the age of 53. Along the way, Ruth's golf journey left lasting impressions that can be found on golf courses all across the world today. Babe Ruth, the most famous baseball player of all-time, made many little-known contributions that helped revolutionize the popularity of American golf starting in the 1920s. He helped remove the stigma of playing golf left-handed. His baseball training techniques were adopted by the golf community. His celebrity introduced thousands of fans to the game of golf. He became a rival to Bobby Jones as the most famous golfer in the world. Babe Ruth and the Scottish Game highlights both major contributions and minor, provides glimpses into his golf game and accounts of his legendary struggles and triumphs. Golf provided Ruth a reason for living when his baseball glory days were over. "If it wasn't for golf, I'd really miss baseball" Ruth famously professed. Babe Ruth and the Scottish Game is filled with fun and interesting facts. As with anything Ruth, sorting out the facts from the fiction is part of the fun and the reader will be left to contemplate how tall the tales may be!
Gravity Golf
Author: David C. LeePublisher: Gravity Sports Concepts, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780964547872
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
PGA & Senior PGA Tour guru David Lee has recently released his fascinating new book GRAVITY GOLF. The product of 17 years of research, this book contains never before revealed truths about swing mechanics which give insights to how our effortless swings occur & how we can experience them more often. The research, based on fundamental physics & efficient motion, has produced the first physics pure analysis of the swing in the history of golf. The book is written in an easy, flowing, &, at times, funny style which makes for easy reading while flooding the reader with original, logical information about the swing & how humans learn to swing. The experience of soaking in this book leads the reader to the conclusion that they've finally found "THE SECRET." Truly the most enlightening information in years, & free of any teaching aids required by so many of the current swing training methods, Lee's concepts were originally endorsed by Jack Nicklaus in 1977, & have gained acclaim from others such as Chi Chi Rodriguez, Rocky Thompson, numerous members of the medical & scientific community & countless amateurs at all levels. DAVID LEE HAS BEEN FEATURED IN GOLF MAGAZINE & GOLF DIGEST, WITH THE LATTER LISTING HIM AS ONE OF THE TOP TEACHERS IN THE COUNTRY REPEATEDLY. Order directly from Gravity Sports Concepts, Inc., 625 Ragweed Valley Rd., Royal, AR 71968. 501-991-3025, FAX: 501-991-3240 or your local distributor.
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