While it's now fairly well accepted that
kids-even kids as young as ten or eleven- can start
weight training, this is one area in which parents have
to be careful and constantly monitor their youngster's
involvement. . Read More...
HEY BLUE - The Heart of Umpiring at
the Amateur Level
Often the plays in baseball that
confuse an umpire are the ones that he least expects.
What hope can an umpire possibly have in these
situations? The answer is found in experience.
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It is our goal to keep in touch with
the many individuals that have been part of our family
for the past 60 years. You have and can continue to
make a difference. Read More...
Message from the President/CEO Most people when they hear the term
"March Madness" immediately think of basketball, the
NCAA, the Big Dance, or the Final Four. However, it is
during the month of March that a lot of people get
madness for baseball.
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On-The-Go Technology Rescues
Youth Baseball Coaches The teaching of
key baseball skills is now as easy as accessing an
iPhone, iTouch, or iPad, as is the structuring of
effective practices. Offering nearly four dozen video
clips and animations, the new Go Coach Baseball app from
Human Kinetics and endorsed by Babe Ruth League, Inc. is
the perfect tool for first-time and less-experienced
coaches trying to organize potentially chaotic practices
involving children ages 6 to 12. More experienced
coaches will also find the app valuable - especially the
drill section - as will parents of players wanting to
assist their kids in practicing skills.
Click on the video image above for a demonstration on
how quick and easy it is for coaches to manage practices
and game situations.
To
read more about the Go Coach Baseball App,
Click here.
Hustle! Online Player
Registration is Starting Now! The response to Babe Ruth Online, the
Babe Ruth League Web System, has been overwhelming!
More and more leagues have joined this unique network to
help manage their local league program. Do you want to
make the 2011 season the best ever for the youth of your
community? The best decision you could ever make is
signing up your league with Babe Ruth Online! Babe Ruth
Online equals less paperwork for your league officials
and more time to devote to your players..
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HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY BABE RUTH
LEAGUE, INC.!
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Check out a TBS Hot Corner clip and read
what Cal has to say about the
significance of Roy Halladay's
relationship with his catcher, Carlos
Ruiz, in throwing a playoff no-hitter.
Video and Article by Cal Ripken, Jr.
Sign Variations for Catchers
Bill demonstrates the many ways in which
a catcher can disguise his signs.
Successfully relaying signs to the
pitcher without giving too much away to
the opposition is an important aspect of
any pitcher/catcher relationship.
By Bill Ripken
Parentally Speaking
Joe asks Cal about how much a young
player should rest his arm after a long
season. The Huberts want Cal's opinion
on Derek Jeter's controversial fake
hit-by-pitch performance.
By Cal Ripken, Jr.
Coaches Resource Center -
Great resources and offers for the
coaches and parents of today's young
ballplayers.
Cages*Plus provides exceptional
indoor/outdoor hitting cages. These easy
to assemble cages are safe, durable and
portable. Stop chasing the ball and take
control of your training space - get
your own personal hitting cage at
CagesPlus.com.
For every 5,150 fans that post on the
Rawlings Facebook page, one will be
drawn to receive the grand prize of a
Rawlings 5150 Exogrid
bat valued at $299! Other prizes include
autographed baseballs, Exogrid t-shirts
and other cool Rawlings prizes...
Post to their wall now.
Join thousands of leagues and teams that
use eteamz to build customized websites,
communicate with members, share photos,
provide online registration and more!
Learn more...
Featuring video from GetGreat.com, Cal
discusses a great method for gauging a
player's ability to get outs, using Chris
Young to demonstrate how good footwork and
speed can make up for arm strength.
Video and Article by Cal Ripken, Jr.
Throw Harder
Nothing is more effective than long toss for
improving a player's arm strength. Cal
considers the growing issue of arm injuries
and discusses why long toss is vital to
sustaining a strong and healthy arm.
By Cal Ripken, Jr.
Sportsmanship
We dip into the archives to revisit an
important topic - why sportsmanship is
important on the field and the need for
players to take great sportsmanship beyond
the foul lines and into their everyday
lives.
By Cal Ripken, Jr.
Coaches Resource Center -
Great resources and offers for the coaches
and parents of today's young ballplayers.
Cages*Plus provides exceptional
indoor/outdoor hitting cages. These easy to
assemble cages are safe, durable and
portable. Stop chasing the ball and take
control of your training space - get your
own personal hitting cage at
CagesPlus.com.
For every 5,150 fans that post on the
Rawlings Facebook page, one will be
drawn to receive the grand prize of a
Rawlings 5150 Exogrid bat
valued at $299! Other prizes include
autographed baseballs, Exogrid t-shirts and
other cool Rawlings prizes...
Post to their wall now.
Join thousands of leagues and teams that use
eteamz to build customized websites,
communicate with members, share photos,
provide online registration and more!
Learn more...
Watch a quick video of Cal and Bill
in action at a Coaching Clinic in action and
learn the top three reasons you should be at
one of our coaching clinics in 2011. Read
this article for more information, or
register now for a clinic in your area.
Video and Article by Cal and Bill Ripken
Explaining the Why
Coaching is a lot more than setting a
line-up and making defensive changes. Bill
demonstrates the importance of Explaining
the Why for being an effective teacher.
After all, it is a critical facet of the
Ripken Way.
By Bill Ripken
Parentally Speaking
Russel Jenkins asks Cal about the current
high school and college bat regulations. Cal
dives into how those regulations are
changing in 2011 and beyond and what that
means to you as a parent shopping for bats.
By Cal Ripken, Jr.
Coaches Resource Center -
Great resources and offers for the coaches
and parents of today's young ballplayers.
Cages*Plus provides exceptional
indoor/outdoor hitting cages. These easy to
assemble cages are safe, durable and
portable. Stop chasing the ball and take
control of your training space - get your
own personal hitting cage at
CagesPlus.com.
For every 5,150 fans that post on the
Rawlings Facebook page, one will be
drawn to receive the grand prize of a
Rawlings 5150 Exogrid bat
valued at $299! Other prizes include
autographed baseballs, Exogrid t-shirts and
other cool Rawlings prizes...
Post to their wall now.
Join thousands of leagues and teams that use
eteamz to build customized websites,
communicate with members, share photos,
provide online registration and more!
Learn more...
