Overcoming Fear After Injuries There are many distracting thoughts that can negatively affect a hitter's swing and detract from his performance (fear of failing, past at-bats, slumps, comments from coaches). There are also some thoughts that a …
Improve Your Hitting By Improving Your Trust
Where Should The Hitters Focus Be? Hitting in baseball requires a strong mental game. When you step into the batter’s box, you need to tune out your thoughts and rely more on your instincts. Many players over-think their performance at the …
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Consistency and Confidence Help Scherzer Win Cy Young
What Are The Keys to Developing Your Potential? All young athletes seek instruction and advice from professional athletes in order to improve their performance and advance to the next level. But don’t forget about the mental game of …
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Optimistic Players Can Infect The Team
Are You an Optimistic Player? Can you be optimistic about the future when the recent past and present are cluttered with mishaps, mistakes and losing? Though all athletes recognize confidence as being an important element to performing well or …
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Goal Setting And Focus Leads to Confidence
Goal Setting For Higher Confidence Performing at your peak in sports revolves around having the proper focus and going after your goals. Effective goal setting and focus work together to improve your performance. Goal setting …
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David Ortiz: Performing in the Zone
Being "In The Zone" For Game Time David Ortiz is one of two baseball players in MLB history to get on base 15 times (11 hits and 4 walks) in the first five games in a World Series. Is Ortiz performing in the zone at the right time? Think for …
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