Full Description
This book is written exclusively for the sport of baseball. Coaches, referees, players, parents, and athletic trainers from grade school to college will find the information on baseball injuries an invaluable resource for prevention and treatment. Also important is the comprehensive coverage of the physical, mental and nutritional aspects of playing.
Contents
1. Criteria for Optimal Performance 2. Types of Training for Baseball 3. Management of Baseball Injuries 4. Water and Electrolyte Balance 5. Adaptation to Endurance Training 6. Nutritional Requirement for Baseball Players 7. Drugs and Hormones in Sport 8. Gender Differences and Skill Development 9. Further General Reading 10. Glossary