The Tools of Greatness : A Complete Catching Guide

"The Tools of Greatness is an in-depth, easily accessible catching instructional book that details the most important position on the diamond. With fundamental, mechanical, and developmental insight, players and coaches alike have a definite guide to enhance catching ability. Coach Humphrey takes his experience as a player, coach, and scout, and provides secrets and disciplines to help catchers reach their potential. With instructional excerpts and guidance from major college and professional coaches, the book is appropriate for youngsters as well as high-level athletes and coaches looking to improve one or all areas:

*Leadership*Defense Around the Plate

*Receiving*Bullpen Catchers

*Blocking*Coaching Plan

*Throwing*Evaluating Catchers—College and Professional

With:

-Mario Garza, Catching Coach, New York Yankees Organization
-Jeff Ware, Tampa Yankees, Class-A Affiliate
-Randy Mazey, West Virginia University
-Forward by Jim Thompson, Scouting Supervisor, New York Mets

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