Nolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Power, Precision, and Long-T

<b>How does Nolan Ryan still do it?</b> <p/>At 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. <p/><i>Nolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible</i> 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. <p/><i>Nolan Ryan's Pitcher's Bible</i> includes: <p/>-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. <p/>-The most up-to-date methods for preventing arm injuries by establishing proper mechanics, a conditioning base, and throwing work loads. <p/>-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. <p/>-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. <p/>Illustrated