Theory of Baseball

TEXT: Baseball Playbook; Polk, Ron.

I. Introduction

A. Intent of the Game

B. Setting Objectives

C. Treatment of Players

D. Providing Opportunity for Players

E. Baseball Should be Void of Politics

II. Baseball Policies and Regulations

A. First Meeting

B. Player Information Sheet

C. Class Schedule Sheet

III. Structured Baseball Practice Sessions

IV. Hitting

A. Common Faults and Corrections

B. Hitters Evaluate Themselves

C. Player Hitting Questionnaire

D. Bat Discipline

V. Pitching

A. Windup

B. Stretch Delivery

C. Basic Pitches

D. Control

E. Thinking Pitcher and Game Strategy

F. Holding Runners on Base and Pick-Off Mechanics

G. Pitcher as a Fielder

H. Pitching Mechanics Concentration Program

I. Recovering from Game Day Pitching

*J. Relief Pitching

VI. Catching

A. Stance

B. Signals

C. Receiving the Ball

D. Handling Dirt Balls

E. Throwing

F. Tag Plays

G. Catching Pop-Ups

VII. Infield Play

A. Placement of Infielders

B. Ready Positions

C. Fielding Ground Balls

D. Throwing

E. Tag Plays

F. Double Plays

VIII. Outfield Play

A. Placement of Outfielders

B. Ready Position

C. Catching Fly Balls and Line Drives

D. Back Up Responsibilities

E. Fielding Ground Balls

F. Throwing the Ball

IX. Game Administration

A. Pre-Game Schedule

B. Games Charts

X. Public Address Announcer and Script

A. Manager's Responsibilities - Game Day

B. Professional Rapport with Umpires

C. Player Evaluations

D. MVP Chart

E. Awarding Letters

XI. Treatment of Minor Baseball Injuries

XII. Strength and Flexibility Program

XIII. Psychological Considerations In Coaching Baseball

XIV. Scoring Baseball Games

XV. Maintenance of Baseball Fields

EVALUATION:

1. Four Examinations

2. Each exam is a unit exam, independent of the previous exam.

3. The last examination will not be a comprehensive exam.

4. The final grade percentage will be determined by totaling the number of points earned relative to the number of points possible. This percentage will constitute 85% of the final grade.

5. Additional assignments will be given. The value of each assignment will vary. Collectively these values will constitute 15% of the final grade.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

For MWF classes, I will deduct one percentage point from your final grade percentage for every unexcused absence.

* I will add three (3) percentage points to the final grade percentage for those that finish the course with no absences.

* Attendance is expected in a professional course. A professional course should encompass more than acquisition of subject matter. There is much to be learned through listening and sharing with the instructor and classmates. Healthy interaction allows one to explore the notion that others may have something to contribute to ones education.

PROMPT ATTENDANCE IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF A PROFESSIONAL OR ONE THAT IS ASPIRING TO BE A PROFESSIONAL.