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The League Championship Issue! Champions were crowned throughout the nation this year. Junior Baseball has coverage of more than 100 titles from 13 Leagues including: * AABC * AAU * Babe Ruth * CABA Baseball * Cal Ripken * Dixie Baseball * Dizzy Dean Baseball * Little League * NABF * NBC Hap Dumont * PONY Baseball * RBI * USSSA
PLUS!
OFFENSE * The DodgersÂ’ JUAN PIERRE: Tips to Become a Great Bunter * Explosive Speed! How to Improve Your Acceleration
DEFENSE * The Red SoxÂ’ JASON VARITEK: 5 Pointers to Throwing Out a Baserunner * Smooth as Silk: How to Field Grounders Like a Pro
PITCHING * The CardinalsÂ’ ADAM WAINWRIGHT: How to Deal with a Growth Spurt as a Pitcher * Are You a True Pitcher? * TRIPLE A SQUAD: The Off-Season Pitching Program
STRATEGY * How to Become a Smarter Hitter
* When I Was a Kid: The AthleticsÂ’ ANDREW BAILEY
AND DON'T FORGET!
* THE 2009 JUNIOR BASEBALL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – with nearly 60 gift ideas here, you’re sure to find something for your baseball fanatic!
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What will it be like to go to the World Series 25 years from now?
Read All About It In This Issue!
OFFENSE! * BRIAN ROBERTS: Tips for Switch-Hitting * 20-Point Checklist to Become a Great Hitter by Former Arizona State Superstar Jeff Phelps * ROOKIE CLUB: Preparation for Success
DEFENSE! * TORII HUNTER: How to Improve Your Centerfield Game * Confidence of a Middle Infielder * ROOKIE CLUB: Throwing with Accuracy
PITCHING! * MARK BUERHLE: How to Master Command of Your Pitches * 3 Areas to Focus on for Next Spring * AAA SQUAD: The Changeup: A Key Part to Your Pitching Arsenal
STRATEGY! * The Mental Game - Ingredients to Peak Performance Explained * The Circle of Change - Make the Most of Your On-Deck Appearance
PLUS! * When I Was A Kid: SCOTT ROLEN * Coaches Clinic - Teaching Kids How to Take an Inside Pitch Fearlessly * In The Stands - Dealing with Problem Parents * Cracker Jacks and Wireless Apps -- What will it be like to watch the World Series in a baseball stadium 25 years from now?
The 5 Secrets Hitters and Pitchers Don't Want the Other to Know!
Offense! * RYAN BRAUN on how to hit BIG when you're small * 5 Secrets Pitchers Don't Want Hitters to Know * AAA Squad: Smarter Baserunning
Defense! * TROY GLAUS: How to Field the Foul Ball Pop-Up * How to Become a Great Outfielder
Pitching! * JAMIE MOYER on How to Shine without a Blazing Fastball * 5 Secrets Hitters Don't Want Pitchers to Know * Rookie Club: Get an Attitude on the Mound
Strategy! (NEW) * The Keys to a Championship Team beyond Pitching and Defense * Define, then Refine - How to Improve Your Chances to be an Impact Player as You Get Older
PLUS! * When I was a Kid: John Smoltz * Cardboard Games -- A Primer on Collecting Baseball Cards * 10 Player Cards to Get Right Now! * Coaches Clinic -- When to Pull Your Pitcher
Offense Focus! * IAN KINSLER's 5 Steps to Better Baserunning * How to Bust Out of a Slump * ROOKIE CLUB: How to Hold the Bat Properly
Defense Focus! * EVAN LONGORIA: How to Turn the Double Play from 3B * A Lesson in Proper Footwork No Matter Where You Play on the Field * ROOKIE CLUB: How to Improve Your Arm Strength
Pitching Focus! * RANDY JOHNSON - Becoming Mentally Tough as a Pitcher * The 4 Criteria MLB Scouts Look for in a Pitcher * TRIPLE A SQUAD - How to Throw the Change-Up
PLUS! * When I was a Kid: Andy Pettitte * How to Take Great Photos of Your Baseball Player
Small Ball Issue! * Moving the Runner Over - Tips by Oriole NICK MARKAKIS * Fielding the Bun - 4 Tips from National RYAN ZIMMERMAN * Pitching with Runners on Base - Advice from Phillie COLE HAMELS
Plus! * How to improve your on-base percentage * The Art of Catching with Brent Mayne * Univ. of Virgina's Pitching Point System
And... * TRIPLE A SQUAD: Putting Arc into Your Swing * ROOKIE CLUB: How to Play the Hot Corner
When I Was a Kid: Jim Thome
The 2009 Junior Baseball Gear Guide - Spotlights on more than 50 products to help your game this year!
Jam-packed with tips on improving your game! * Jimmy Rollins' 4 tips on hitting lead-off * Strategies for hitting with 2 strikes * How to hit the outside pitch * ROOKIE CLUB: Check your batting stance * Vernon Wells' 6 tips for improving your outfield play * MLB coaching advice? Play more positions * TRIPLE A SQUAD: Mastering the Double Play * Roy Oswalt: How to pitch the Big Game * Are you mentally tough? How to sharpen your mind. * HOT PROSPECTS: Off-season arm conditioning * TRIPLE A SQUAD: Pre-season pitching cheat sheet * How to make your high school team this spring * Profile: USA Select Baseball heads to the Dominican * When I Was a Kid: Kerry Wood