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PLAYBALL!
by Louis Turbeville
If you, or a youngster you know needs to learn more about
America's Favorite Pastime, this is a program to look at. In
typical MicroBase fashion this program is easy to use and full of
useful information. For those of you with doubts about the depth of
knowledge a computer programmer has concerning baseball, have no
fear. MicroBase used Alan Bannister as their expert technical
advisor. With his extensive professional career as a player and a
coach, rest assured the information is accurate and designed for
practical use.
When I originally got this program, I used it from the viewpoint
of a player and fan who wanted to learn more about the game. I
learned many new intricacies of the game that I had never thought of
before. This program gives you a lot of insight into what players,
coaches and umpires must contend with to be prepared for a game.
However, to my surprise, and pleasure, much of the information
presented can also be very useful to the beginning coach, and may
possibly be of use to the experienced coach as well. I volunteered
as a coach this past season at the local Youth Center and this
program is a beginning coach's delight. It was a reference tool I
turned to many times during our season. I think it made me a better
coach and a bit more understanding of all aspects of the game.
PlayBall! has information on each position on the field and
what skills that player needs and what drills best prepare a player
for that position. There is also offensive and defensive
information on all of the different plays that are normally called,
from how to play a fly ball to what to do when defending a bunt.
Much of the information is easy to read and understand. This
program does not have any audio or video to further explain game
situations, but that is the only shortcoming I can find with this
excellent, user friendly program.
I'm sure I could have found as much useful information in a
book, but it gives me one more reason to justify the computer with
my wife and includes a very fun game. The Baseball Trivia game is
designed to test your knowledge of baseball trivia and rules. The
baseball trivia game will keep youngsters and "youngsters at heart"
entertained and challenged for many hours, while subtly increasing
their knowledge and understanding of the game. This game is
designed for one or two players, so you can challenge your buddy to
a game of wits. Choosing the question difficulty determines whether
it is a single, double, triple or a homer. If the question is
answered correctly, you get a hit; answer it wrong and you are out.
If you desire to learn more about baseball or want to give your
little leaguer a slight advantage and confidence in knowing more
about the game, then this program is worth a serious look.
MicroBase Publishing, Inc.
923 South McClintock Dr.
Suite #402
Tempe, Arizona 85282
(602)897-7800
List Price: $59.95