{"product_id":"the-catchers-handbook-conor-kelley-9780786479382","title":"The Catcher's Handbook","description":"The position of catcher in baseball requires a broad set of physical and mental skills. This handbook, by a former catcher, offers precise advice on everything one needs to succeed behind the plate at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. Drawing on real-life scenarios, it addresses nearly every situation a catcher could ever encounter. In addition to the mechanics of catching, blocking, picking, throwing, and catching pop-ups, topics include choosing the right gear; developing a relationship with the umpire; how to call a great game; when to call a pick-off; how to get runners out or keep them from advancing; making the tag at the plate; how to carry yourself like a team leader; injury prevention and other issues. With tips and drills designed to improve specific skills, this guide is indispensable for any catcher looking to up his game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Conor Kelley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0786479388\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786479382\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland and Company, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/26\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 7.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Conor Kelley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46431315788031,"sku":"9780786479382","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3a222fac-015e-4a39-bec6-d84229315822.jpg?v=1735140957","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-catchers-handbook-conor-kelley-9780786479382","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}