GetGreat.com

GetGreat.com is an instructional website for baseball launched on March 6, by Ripken Baseball and MLB.com.
Launching
Ripken Baseball and MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, announced the multi-year agreement to jointly operate a new youth baseball instructional site on March 6, 2009. The initial phase includes over 200 lessons to subscribers and each will follow a guided curricula developed by Hall of famer Cal Ripken, Jr. and his brother & 12-year Major League veteran Bill Ripken and successfully implemented at the top baseball camp in the country, which is operated by Ripken Baseball.
“GetGreat.com will be an interactive platform for coaches and parents to have ready access to our core instructional philosophy that we believe improves kids’ enjoyment and success on the field,” said Cal Ripken, Jr. “Combining these fundamental lessons with the video streaming technology and content of MLB.com will provide a next-generation teaching experience that will help grow the game.”
Content
The site utilizes both video and easy to understand written instructions for children ages 8-18 and their parents & coaches. The purpose is to enhance the fun for kids and further youth baseball support and development tools for parents and coaches. Among the features will be Coachable Moments, complete analysis and evaluation of Major League Baseball game highlights and top plays from Cal and Bill Ripken's playing careers and other Major League players, managers and coaches. Additional lessons will be added throughout the course of the 2009 Major League Baseball season to include key plays and teaching moments across every aspect of the game.

The lessons are divided into six sections: 1) hitting, 2) pitching, 3) defense with position-specific lessons, 4) playing as a team, 5) playing your position and 6) an extra innings section.
Each lesson will strive to help improve core developmental areas, increase understanding of the game and provide tips and insight to help further reinforce instruction. The extra innings area will be built out to include expert advice on equipment selection; fitness, strength and conditioning training; health and safety; and sportsmanship.
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