Mike Epstein Hitting - "The Mental Side of Hitting"

As I’ve said many times, I’ve been blessed. Having been mentored by the “World’s Greatest Hitter,” Ted Williams, for ten years, in addition to three as a player, gave me insights into the mental game played between the pitcher and hitter afforded to very few.

Sitting next to Ted on the bench while we were at bat, I can still recall the excitement during the game hearing him mutter under his breath, “Look for the fast ball here,” or “He’s an against-the-count pitcher.” He was a master at this fascinating game and reaped the rewards of his knowledge. Few have had this rare opportunity to hear first-hand his method of calculating the thought processes that go into the making of the complete hitter.

Ted rarely spoke about hitting mechanics, just the magical game between the pitcher and hitter. Today, it’s interesting to note how few want to reach out for this level of understanding. It has become a “lost art.” Hitting is much more than just going up and taking a hack at the ball. This mindset will greatly reduce your odds of "getting a good pitch to hit."

"The Mental Side of Hitting: A Guide to Out-Thinking the Pitcher" makes available to you the knowledge all good hitters seek, but are challenged to find. While I have written it in the male gender, the mental concepts and patterns are equally applicable to either baseball or fastpitch softball hitters.

I've always been fascinated by the fact that the vast majority of people working with hitters believe that good hitting is at least 50% from the "neck up." If this is the case, why do they spend 0% of their time teaching it?

Counteracting the pitcher’s mission is part mechanical and part mental. It starts with a good hitting technique and becomes polished with a sound hitting plan. It makes absolutely no difference whether it is baseball or softball. In fact, much of the problems associated with the "rise ball" in fastpitch can be eliminated with the information in this book.

"The Mental Side of Hitting: A Guide to Out-Thinking the Pitcher" takes a unique 125 page look at the "special" game played between the hitter and the pitcher during each and every at-bat. My book teaches both baseball and fastpitch softball hitters how to correctly anticipate the right pitch—at the right time—in the right location based on the current game situation.

A hitter has only six minutes to make an impact on a game—one and a half minutes per at-bat (based on four at-bats per game). By incorporating these mental concepts into your player's hitting plan, you can help transform their mediocre at-bats into run-producing, productive ones. Hitters must make the most of these few precious minutes.

This book focuses on the critically important, albeit ignored, mental elements necessary for long term hitting success. Without them, accomplishment at any level of the game is infinitely more challenging than need be. This book provides both answers and insights into this intriguing confrontation.

Recommended for coaches, instructors, parents, and players.

Pricing:
Order here for single copies: $15.95
Please call us for discounted bulk pricing for your team or organization: 303-694-7700 (9:00-5:00 Mountain Time)

Mike Epstein Hitting "The Mental Side of Hitting: A Guide to Out-thinking the Pitcher"

	“In my twenty two years in professional baseball, I went to bat almost 8,000 times, and every trip to the plate was an adventure, one that I could remember and store up information.” Ted Williams
"The Mental Side of Hitting: A Guide to Out-Thinking the Pitcher" As I’ve said many times, I’ve been blessed. Having been mentored by the “World’s Greatest Hitter,” Ted Williams, for ten years, in addition to three as a player, gave me insights into the mental game played between the pitcher and hitter afforded to very few. Sitting next to Ted on the bench while we were at bat, I can still recall the excitement during the game hearing him mutter under his breath, “Look for the fast ball here,” or “He’s an against-the-count pitcher.” He was a master at this fascinating game and reaped the rewards of his knowledge. Few have had this rare opportunity to hear first-hand his method of calculating the thought processes that go into the making of the complete hitter. Ted rarely spoke about hitting mechanics, just the magical game between the pitcher and hitter. Today, it’s interesting to note how few want to reach out for this level of understanding. It has become a “lost art.” Hitting is much more than just going up and taking a hack at the ball. This mindset will greatly reduce your odds of "getting a good pitch to hit." "The Mental Side of Hitting: A Guide to Out-Thinking the Pitcher" makes available to you the knowledge all good hitters seek, but are challenged to find. While I have written it in the male gender, the mental concepts and patterns are equally applicable to either baseball or fastpitch softball hitters. I've always been fascinated by the fact that the vast majority of people working with hitters believe that good hitting is at least 50% from the "neck up." If this is the case, why do they spend 0% of their time teaching it? Counteracting the pitcher’s mission is part mechanical and part mental. It starts with a good hitting technique and becomes polished with a sound hitting plan. It makes absolutely no difference whether it is baseball or softball. In fact, much of the problems associated with the "rise ball" in fastpitch can be eliminated with the information in this book. "The Mental Side of Hitting: A Guide to Out-Thinking the Pitcher" takes a unique 125 page look at the "special" game played between the hitter and the pitcher during each and every at-bat. My book teaches both baseball and fastpitch softball hitters how to correctly anticipate the right pitch—at the right time—in the right location based on the current game situation. A hitter has only six minutes to make an impact on a game—one and a half minutes per at-bat (based on four at-bats per game). By incorporating these mental concepts into your player's hitting plan, you can help transform their mediocre at-bats into run-producing, productive ones. Hitters must make the most of these few precious minutes. This book focuses on the critically important, albeit ignored, mental elements necessary for long term hitting success. Without them, accomplishment at any level of the game is infinitely more challenging than need be. This book provides both answers and insights into this intriguing confrontation. Recommended for coaches, instructors, parents, and players. Pricing: Order here for single copies: $15.95 Please call us for discounted bulk pricing for your team or organization: 303-694-7700 (9:00-5:00 Mountain Time) Good luck, continued success, and "get a good pitch to hit" Mike Epstein Mike Epstein Hitting, Inc. www.mikeepsteinhitting.com