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• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Foreword
• Introduction: The Ripken Way
• Introducing the Ripken Way
• Implementing the Ripken Way
• Key to Diagrams
• Part I Coaching the Ripken Way
• Chapter 1 Responsibilities of Coaching
• Be an Effective Communicator
• Create a Safe, Enjoyable Environment
• Be a Role Model
• Be Organized
• Adhere to the Ripken Way
• Chapter 2 Realities of Coaching
• Dealing With Parental Pressures
• Setting Expectations and Sticking to Your Plan
• Handling the “Expert” Parent
• Keeping Your Distance
• Being Proactive
• Coaching Parents
• Coaching Your Own Child
• Understanding Limits
• Playing Other Sports
• Chapter 3 Reasonable Expectations
• Goals for All Ages
• Age-Specific Goals
• Chapter 4 Baseball Practice Basics
• The Importance of Practice
• Run a Fun, Efficient Practice
• Use Small Groups and Stations
• Let Players Determine Practice Length
• Warm-Up
• Have a Plan
• Adjust to Limited Field Space
• Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
• Part II Teaching the Ripken Way
• Chapter 5 Hitting and Baserunning Drills
• Hitting Drills
• Baserunning Drills
• Chapter 6 Throwing and Pitching Drills
• Throwing Drills
• Throwing and Pitching Drills
• Chapter 7 Fielding Drills
• Outfield Drills
• Infield Drills
• Part III Practicing the Ripken Way
• Practice Planner
• Chapter 8 Practice Particulars for Ages 4 to 6
• Harnessing the Energy
• Working the Plan
• Basic Practice Format
• Chapter 9 Practice Particulars for Ages 7 to 9
• Accounting for Differences in Interest and Skill Level
• Chapter 10 Practice Particulars for Ages 10 to 12
• Placing Players in Positions to Succeed
• Keeping Up With the Rules of the Game
• Preparing for the Big Field
• Striking the Balance
• Chapter 11 Practice Particulars for Ages 13 to 14
• Adjusting to the Big Field
• Learning to Play the Game the Right Way
• Chapter 12 Practice Particulars for Ages 15+
• Developing More Than Baseball Players
• Working With Parents
• Developing a Flexible Plan
• Afterword
• Keeping It Simple
• Appendix
• Working Pitchers In
• Plan an Effective Practice
• BP Is More Than Just Batting Practice
• Defining a Bullpen Session
• Drills and Flatwork
• Pitcher’s Fielding Practice
• Additional Ripken Resources
• About the Authors