How Baseball Works (How Sports Work) - Softcover

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<div>From grand slams to sacrifice bunts, from the legends of the game to its hottest young stars, from the composition of the infield dirt to what puts the curve in a curveball, <i>How Baseball Works</i> delves into all aspects of America's favorite game. Its engaging, science-based approach gives fans young and old the inside skinny on how to throw a strike, find the sweet spot on a bat, read a home run pitch, decode stats, run the bases and chase down flies, choose the best bat, ball, and glove, and much more. The fun-filled, fast-paced text is enhanced by features such as &#147;Quick Hit&#8221; factoids, &#147;Star&#8221; baseball cards with stories of the game&#8217;s great players, "Try This!" tips and activities that help youngsters improve their game, and exciting photos of players past and present. &#147;Rules and Regs&#8221; and &#147;Baseball Talk&#8221; sections introduce the game&#8217;s sometimes arcane rules and always colorful lingo.</div>

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