Anybody read "The way of baseball" by Shawn Green ?

Green hit 6 for 6 with 4 HR's in one MLB game. (This was after a coach told him he was forbidden to hit without the hitting coach supervision, because he needed change his swing - to pull the ball.)

Later he earned a gold glove. (His coach said his defense wasn't good enough to be an every day player. )

 

He was so smooth...appeared effortless. Really good ballplayer and I'm interested in what he has to say. What was the point of view in his book?

 

A good book so far...

Shawn Green explains his mental approach to baseball. How he worked thru problems with his coaches, problems with his own mindset and preparation, problems with the minor and MLB lifestyle.


There are enough tips in this book for any serious baseball player to justify purchasing and reading this book. Green explains how he solved the problem if being present in the moment at the plate, how he found power in his swing, how he solved his problem of creating torque (ie. load and hip/shoulder separation) without his bad habit of diving in, and how he learned to spot pitchers tipping pitches (even the HOF pitchers), how to keep his brain from over-analyzing during at-bats, how he cleared his mind. In the book, he jumps right into a tense situation with coaches, so you won't be bored. He doesn't over-complicate principles of zen, or baseball, but there is detail. You have to read the book to find out how.

There's lesson for coaches, players, and parents in this book.

Coaches...Stop over-talking and over-instructing, and let the player figure things out. Guide them to discovery rather than dictate. And for players...overcome your own obstacles. Stop whining about coaches, teamates, organizations, or unfair situations and solve your own problems. With hard work. It applies to parents too....your child will be better off by solving their own problems while you support them. (oh, the mistakes i've made...it's not even funny).


Only half way thru the book and here's what I have so far to players.....become aware of yourself by doing. Get in your 10,000 hours in (often by yourself). Prepare, Try, Fail, be Aware, Adjust, and try again. Quietly seek advice from others who are successful. Create a fun and competitive environment with teamates. (you'll read how hitting daily BP competitions took Green to another level). And watch the game. I mean....REALLY watch the game.