Pitching Strategies Explained is the most comprehensive and up-to-date book in the world today on the mental strategies used by top collegiate and professional pitchers. It is a must-have for any player, parent or coach hoping to maximize success at any level of the game.Pitching Strategies Explained leaves no stone unturned as it delves into every aspect of a pitcher's strategic universe. In addition to drills, warm-ups and sample game plans, it includes a number of charts and tables demonstrating everything from pitch location to a hitter's habits. Not only does Pitching Strategies Explained contain everything a pitcher could ever want to know about the mental side of pitching, but it is also written in an easy-to-follow manner and contains information on college scouting, recruiting and parental participation. Below are just some of the many topics the book analyzes.- How to Get Outs- Understand the Strike Zone- Where to Stand on the Rubber- Pitching Sequences- The Necessity of Pitching Inside- Understand a Batter's Vision- Pitching to Bunters- Pitching with Men on Base- When to Throw/Not to Throw Different Types of Pitches- Away Early, In Late- When in Doubt, Stay Away- How Velocity Affects Strategy- Work Fast and Upset the Batter's Rhythm- Pitching Ahead and Behind- Recognizing the Batter's Weakness- The Batting Stance (how to pitch to more than 20 different batting stances)- Pitching to the Hitter's Weaknesses- Know the Pitch for the Count- Signals for a Stubborn Catcher- Holding Runners and Pickoff Moves (includes dozens of unique tips and strategies)- Fielding in the Pitcher's Position- Pitching to Converted Left-Handed Hitters- Full Count Pitches- Destroy the Batter's Rhythm- The Emotional Game