Why Pitching or Hitting Routines Help You Focus

Do you have a pre-pitch or at-bat routine? Some ball players have a routine, but don’t use it consistently. Others don’t have a routine at all. Without a consistent routine at the plate or on the mound, you’re more likely to lose focus or become distracted. A pre-pitch or at-bat routine is designed to help you:  Focus on what’s important Prepare consistently for the pitch or at-bat Feel confident before execution Trust your swing or... [Read More...]

Use a Pregame Routine to Get Psyched Up

Most baseball players have a practice routine to improve your skills and build confidence. Most top athletes have specific routines they follow each day in practice to help them improve. Baseball players can also follow a specific routine before a game. They may eat the same pregame meal, arrive an hour before the game and go through the exact same warm-up for each game. Some players might prefer to skip the pregame warm-up and just go out and compete. A... [Read More...]

Baseball Mental Game and Overcoming Intimidation

A common challenge in the mental game of baseball is self-intimidation. Self-intimidation happens when you compare yourself to your teammates or opponents prior to the game and feel less worthy than others. You essentially psych yourself out before the competition begins becasue your think you don’t stack up. You might worry about their team’s record against another team or feel that you aren’t as good as your teammates. This can cause you... [Read More...]