What is the key to winning baseball or softball games? Your immediate answer is probably to score more runs than the opposing team over the course of nine innings. While the answer is true, it’s a bit too simplistic. Your next thought may be that you win with strong pitching, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How do you turn around your season in the middle of a year? Some ballplayers start off the season slowly or sink into an early-year slump. A string of bad games is not unusual. In fact, it’s quite common. Let’s take a look at MLB as an example. Major League … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Why do some slumps last longer for some players? Why do some players experience more ups and downs throughout the season? Your perspective on slumps significantly influences your thought patterns and can either lead to a breakthrough or a breakdown. Many slumping players try to think their way out of … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do you lose confidence after striking out with the bases loaded? Do you question your ability to pitch after a shaky inning on the mound? Losing or having a bad game is not the cause of low confidence. There is a middle factor that often wreaks havoc on confidence. The … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do you enjoy baseball or softball? Do you REALLY enjoy all that goes into being an athlete, such as training, practicing, and competing? Many ball players lose their enjoyment and enthusiasm for their sport at an early age. They cite increasing pressure and outside expectations as the reasons sports are … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Would you describe yourself as a “nervous” player? Does anxiety get the best of you in big moments? Maybe you can relate to the following scenario. You are warming up in the bullpen during a tied game. The pitcher on the mound just walked the bases loaded with just one … Read Sport Psychology Tip