Mental Game of Baseball Tips For Players, Coaches, & Parents
Baseball and softball are games of confidence. When your team has confidence, it helps them bounce back faster after errors, stay calm under pressure, and perform at their peak. But each player is different in how the become and stay confident. Some players gain confidence from practice. Other … [Read more...]
Being in the lead can present some mental game challenges. Some players, and even teams, try to protect their lead so they don't make mistakes. This can cause you to over control your performance, try too hard, think about the results and play tentatively. Other players become complacent with the … [Read more...]
As the hunt for a division championship and playoff spot begins to heat up every game counts for the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies made two consecutive World Series appearances in 2008 and 2009, but currently trail the Atlanta Braves by 2.5 games in the National League East. Philadelphia is … [Read more...]
Do you use a mental routine for batting that helps you focus in the box? Learn to top mental game strategies of an at-bat routine. httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHJNBGmN4aY … [Read more...]
Baseball is a team sport that requires different individuals to step up, and lead their team each day. In baseball, players are challenged to perform and support each other’s confidence at the plate, in the field, on base, and at the mound. On July 26, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Garza stepped … [Read more...]
Your mindset can be an asset or a determent to your performance. If you doubt yourself, lose composure after mistakes or over analyze your performance, your mindset can hurt your performance. You can be your own worst enemy. In these situations, it's hard to bounce back with confidence and composure … [Read more...]
You can react to losses positively or negatively. You can beat yourself up, become frustrated with your performance and lose confidence, taking a negative approach to your game. You can also take a more positive look at your performance learning from your losses. The Los Angeles Angels fell 0-6 … [Read more...]
Doubt is the number one killer of your baseball confidence. You might think, “Can I get a hit off this pitcher?” or “Don’t walk this batter!” Your doubts cause you to lose confidence, question your ability and get down on yourself. Without confidence and a strong mental game, you crumble … [Read more...]
Some baseball players thrive in crunch time, such as when the bases are loaded. They want to be up to pitch or bat in this situation. These players demonstrate their confidence and trust to perform their best in critical moments. Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester is one of those players who thrives in … [Read more...]
The power of choice is one of the most important mental game abilities that ball players possess. Much of my work with athletes involves teaching players that they have the ability to make good choices with their mental game. In fact, everything I do in sport psychology revolves around showing … [Read more...]
