The Easy Baseball Book

Name: The Easy Baseball Book
ISBN: 9780395243855

by Jonah Kalb

For the aspiring baseball player wanting to improve their game, this guide offers practical tips on techniques, practice, equipment, and even DIY skill builders.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is new to baseball and feeling discouraged by the learning curve or wants to practice on their own. This classic guide breaks down complex skills like hitting, throwing, and catching into simple, manageable steps. It focuses on the power of practice and building skills incrementally, which fosters resilience and self-confidence. Perfect for ages 7-10, its standout feature is the inclusion of DIY projects to create your own practice equipment, making the sport accessible and empowering for any child who loves to tinker and build.

Sports Resilience & Perseverance Self-Confidence & Identity Teamwork & Collaboration Curiosity & Wonder First Day

What Parents Should Know

Cultural Content GapMild

Published in 1976, the illustrations and some equipment references may feel dated to modern readers.

Sensitive Topics

This book contains no sensitive topics. It is a straightforward, secular, and practical guide to improving at a sport.

Ideal Reader

The ideal reader is a 7 to 10-year-old who has just joined a team and feels a step behind their peers, or a child who wants to get better at the sport outside of formal practice. It is particularly well-suited for a hands-on learner who will be genuinely excited by the prospect of building their own equipment.