The Science of Hitting

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The Science of Hitting
AuthorTed Williams with John Underwood
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
SubjectBaseball
GenresSport, autobiography
PublisherSimon & Schuster
Publication date
1971
Media typePrint (Hardcover)
Pages96
ISBN0671621033

The Science of Hitting is a book written by Major League Baseball player Ted Williams in 1971[1] and revised in 1986. The book provides advice on hitting in baseball, with detailed illustrations, and anecdotes from Williams' career.

Summary[edit]

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[edit]

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