Fundamentals of Defense
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Cal Ripken, Jr. (DVD)
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Cal Ripken, Jr.
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He was the personification of the American work ethic. For 17straight seasons he took his lunch pail to the job and played the game. For 2, 632 consecutive games- the longest streak in baseball history-he was there.
Some highlights of Cal's Career:
Rookie of the year.
Two MVP Awards.1983 World Series Champion.
18 All-Star games.
Over 3000 hits.
Over 400 home runs.
Elected to the Major League All Century Team.
"Cal Ripken was someone I watched and looked up to when I was developing as a baseball player. I think it is great that he and his brotherhave put together this instructional DVD set, and I'm sure it will be beneficial both to coaches and young ballplayers" - Derek Jeter, five-time World Series Champion |
Learn To Play Baseball The "Ripken Way " |
| Bill Ripken and Cal Ripken, Jr. have developed a method of baseball instruction based on their combined 33 years of Major League Baseballexperience and the teachings of their father Cal Ripken, Sr. The Ripken Way is based on the following principals. |
Keep It Simple |
- Defense is two parts- catching and throwing.
- Allow kids to get the feel of doing things correctly during drills.
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Make It Fun |
- A variety of defensive drills keeps it interesting.
- Create games and contests to keep drills exciting.
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Explain Why |
- Fielding balls out in front allows your eyes to see the ball go into your glove.
- Throwing with a four-seem grip allows for more carry and accuracy.
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Celebrate The Individual |
- Let kids be kids.
- Individual flare is okay as long as certain fundamentals are followed.
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| This unique instructional program explores how to play baseball the "Ripken Way". Actual footage of professional baseball players is used to illustrate each lesson. Understanding and applying the "Ripken Way" can help youth baseball players improve all aspects of their game. |
You Will Also Learn: |
- The 5-4-3 Double Play
- The 6-4-3 Double Play
- Pitcher Covering First
- The Backhand
- The Relay
- The Rundown
- Covering on a Steal
- Closing
- Credits
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Congratulations!
Cal Ripken, Jr.
Voted into
Baseball Hall of Fame 2007
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