Coping with failure is very much a part of baseball. Hitters’ certainly don’t get a hit or succeed every time. The top hitters succeed three out of 10 times on average. Pitchers have had their taste of failure too. Pitchers succeed only half the time, even at the professional level. With all … [Read more...]
How to Avoiding Choking in Baseball
October 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
All baseball and softball players feel the pressure of competition at some point in their career. The word “choke” for baseball players can stop them in their tracks. Players never want to admit to others that they choked. PGA Tour player Bob Tway said, “It's how you handle it. Some people … [Read more...]
Don’t Be Wishy-Washy at the Plate
October 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Doubt and indecision will ruin your confidence at the plate. I call this “wishy-washy hitting.” Players who engage in wishy-washy hitting have trouble making decisions and can’t decide on a specific plan for each at-bat. Players who step up to the plate without a plan or change their plan … [Read more...]
The Mental Game: Distracted by Inner Chatter?
July 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Do you start a game focused and ready to play, ready to clean up, but then become distracted by your own negative inner chatter? Many baseball players can get focused, but their inner chatter can hold them back from performing their best. Your negative inner chatter includes any thoughts that do … [Read more...]
Geting Up When the Wheels Fall Off
June 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
How do you react when the wheels fall off your game? Do you get upset, try harder, or give up? The frustration that a pro feels when he strikes out is similar to the anger you feel after striking out. Both cause frustration for a player, but it’s how you react to mistakes that determine if you can … [Read more...]
