{"product_id":"nolan-ryans-pitchers-bible-the-ultimate-guide-to-power-precision-and-long-term-performance-paperback","title":"Nolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Power, Precision, and Long-Term Performance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNolan Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTom House\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does Nolan Ryan still do it?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt forty-three years old, Nolan Ryan is a marvel. He is still blowing his fastballs by hitters at an age when most pitchers have long since retired--or have learned to depend on guile instead of power. But the Ryan express keeps chugging on, getting more unhittable, not less. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible\u003c\/i\u003e tells us the secrets of Ryan's success. Drawing on Ryan's practical experience and Tom House's research expertise, it shows how the right combination of exercise and motivation can help a pitcher develop to his greatest potential. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible\u003c\/i\u003e includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Nolan Ryan's complete fitness program for pitchers--including weight training, aerobic exercise, and diet--based on the latest scientific research and his twenty-four years of experience as a major leaguer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-The most up-to-date methods for preventing arm injuries by establishing proper mechanics, a conditioning base, and throwing work loads. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-A timetable for keeping a pitcher in top shape year-round, including specific exercise intervals to meet the individual strength demands of each pitcher's throwing motion, maximum velocity, and maximum weekly number of pitches. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-An in-depth presentation of Ryan's pitching strategy--how he prepares himself mentally for a game, an analysis of his pitch selection for different types of hitters, and how he applies his training regimen to improving his effectiveness on the mound. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrated with black-and-white photos of Ryan in action, along with photos and line drawings of the recommended exercises, \u003ci\u003eNolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate book on pitching, by the ultimate pitcher.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLynn Nolan Ryan Jr., nicknamed The Ryan Express, is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and sports executive. Over a record 27-year career that included play in four decades, Ryan pitched for the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9.2 x 7.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 1991\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47452430860466,"sku":"9780671705817","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/807deb6c83720618ec1a3e804510c58f.webp?v=1778815588","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/nolan-ryans-pitchers-bible-the-ultimate-guide-to-power-precision-and-long-term-performance-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}