NOLAN RYAN'S PITCHER'S BIBLE : THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO POWER, PRECISION, AND LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE

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Summary: Packed full of cirtical information
Review: I agree that the reviewers who claim that pitching mechanics are not addressed at the expense of conditioning miss the point. The chapter addressing mechanics is a very concise and readable summary of many ideas shared with the scientifically based biomechanical ideas from Tom House. This in itself already makes it sounder than the potentially dangerous snakeoil found in many coaching manuals that are guaranteed to lead to some sort of injury. Combine that basis with correct conditioning and you have a formula for avoiding injury and achieving the exact conditioning required specifically for a pitcher to perform consistently at a peak level. That was Ryan's secret and everyone has something to learn from him.

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Summary: Too much conditioning, not enough on how to pitch
Review: I thought too much of this focused on the conditioning and strength-building aspects of Ryan's approach to pitching, and far too little on the mechanics of pitching, which would be more helpful for younger players

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Summary: CONDITIONING IS PART OF BEING SUCCESSFUL!!
Review: My perspective outlines this book like this. Without a proper work-out ethic, you are not going to succeed in pitching or anything else. I dont understand why people are knocking this book. It helped me to EARN a spot on the H.S. team here in Texas. Yes, pitching mechanics is part of the game but it is what you do before that game is what counts. Quote from the book,"You can blow a game without proper conditioning" It clearly defines in the book about mechanics and conditioning. Yes there where too much repetitive stuff about where Ryan works out at before and during the season but I rank it as very helpful tool to be better at the game. For all of you "Disapointed" you are not seeing the real reason for success for you or your son or daughter or players. CONDITIONING is the only reason you stay on top of your game. That is what Nolan and Tom discuss. I found that no other book will dicuss the both conditioning and mechanics in one book. I like to see anyone try to work on mech. and not work on conditioning and see how successful they are. It is the best. Could be better but still the best!

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Summary: The best book on pitching I have read
Review: Nolan breaks down his book into mechanics and training in a very readable format. The critics who said that the book focuses too much on conditioning and not enough on pitching secrets are missing the boat: CONDITIONING IS HIS PITCHING SECRET. How else did he last 27 years?

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Summary: Conditioning+Presicion Pitching=Excellent Success
Review: Nolan Ryan and Tom House put together a wonderful how-to book of conditioning and pitching. Everyone needs to condition to keep muscled tightened, Ryan and House emphasize that wonderfully in "Nolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible"

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Summary: Conditioning+Presicion Pitching=Excellent Success
Review: Nolan Ryan and Tom House put together a wonderful how-to book of conditioning and pitching. Everyone needs to condition to keep muscled tightened, Ryan and House emphasize that wonderfully in "Nolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible"

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Summary: BUY THIS BOOK!
Review: this book has taught me the perfect mechanics for my pitching, i'm a little league pitcher and this season i averaged 10 Ks per game and lost only two games and made all-stars!! THIS BOOK IS WORTH WHATEVER THE PRICE IS!

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Summary: No Meat
Review: This book was casual to read, flip through, but did nor have any real information that would help a pitcher. It did have a big name in the title.

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Summary: Nolan's philosophy is unique and easy to understand.
Review: This is a great book for anyone. He is straight forward and has a unique ability to communicate while still making it fun to learn. Nolan covers everything from gripping to training. Great book.

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Summary: Writes more on working out than pitching
Review: When I bought this book, I was expecting Ryan's knowledge of mechanics, and form to be shared. I was disappointed to find that the book discussed more on your workout schedule. More pages of the book were devoted to strecthing out than on the mechanics of picthing. If you are expecting to learn Ryan's secret to pitching, you are barking up the wrong tree.