by Dan Hughes
Table of Contents
1. Why Softball Players Need This Book
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2. Congratulations! Youre a Manager!...
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3. Duties of a Manager Preseason
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4. How You Can Help Make Your Leagues Special Rules
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5. How to Find Team Sponsors
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6. Managers Talk About Sponsors
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7. Fundraising - How to Earn Money For the Team
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8. Duties of a Manager - During the Season
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9. How to Get Your Players to Show Up for Games
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10. How to Help Your Players - Managers are Coaches Too
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11. How to Set Up Team Practices
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12. How to Practice Pitching
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13. How to Get an Edge by Scouting Your Opponents
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14. Secrets of Base Coaching
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15. How to Pack the Stands With Fans
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16. Keep Statistics That Help the Team
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17. A Close Look at Bat Quality
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18. Your Perfect Bat Weight Will Surprise You
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19. Batting, Step by Step
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20. Secrets of Hitting for Power
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21. More Hitting Tips
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22. Close-Up: Pitching Secrets
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23. Close-Up: Fielding Secrets
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24. If Your League Allows Stealing
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25. Duties of a Manager Postseason
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26. How to Set Up Your Team Website
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27. How to Set Up Your Teams Free Internet Bulletin Board
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28. Best Slowpitch Softball Videos
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29. Managers on Managing
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30. Managers Complain
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31. The Joy of Managing
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32. Nutsos and Nachos - The Bizarre Side of Softball
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33. A Short History of Softball
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© 2010 Dan Hughes