The psychology of baseball : inside the mental game of the major league player
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New York : Gotham Books, [2007].
ISBN
9781592402755, 1592402755
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Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult | 796.357 STA | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Gotham Books, [2007].
Format
Book
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xv, 271 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781592402755, 1592402755
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Psychologist Stadler goes beneath the surface of the game to explore the psychology behind the actions of the game's greats. He begins with the mind's role in the game's basic skills, explaining the anticipatory thinking that can make a hitter see a "rising fastball," the complex muscular coordination required to throw a major league heater, and the intense spatial calculations the brain must perform in a split second in order for a fielder to catch a struck ball. He then discusses the hidden nature of streaks and slumps, explaining why a "hot" hitter is most likely just getting lucky and why there's no such thing as a clutch hitter. He also looks at the psychological basis of the so-called "sophomore slump" and the effect that a big-money contract has on a player's performance, and explains what traits are most associated with success at the highest levels.--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Stadler, M. A. (2007). The psychology of baseball: inside the mental game of the major league player . Gotham Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stadler, Michael A. 2007. The Psychology of Baseball: Inside the Mental Game of the Major League Player. Gotham Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stadler, Michael A. The Psychology of Baseball: Inside the Mental Game of the Major League Player Gotham Books, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Stadler, Michael A. The Psychology of Baseball: Inside the Mental Game of the Major League Player Gotham Books, 2007.
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