How to Get Out of a Slump in Baseball Is there anything more frustrating in baseball than a hitting slump? It is mentally draining when you know you have the ability to hit, get on base, and have productive at-bats but are unable to produce at the plate. Hitting slumps … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Be More Consistent on the Field What interferes with the ability to perform consistently? Baseball and softball players yearn for consistent performance. However, consistency eludes many players. Why is consistency so tricky for some players? Why are some players up one day and down the next? Too often, players fail … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How do you achieve maximum production? Even more importantly, how can you consistently maintain high production? Improving production and consistency requires three components: In our Softball and Baseball Mental Toughness Survey, a baseball player asked the following question: “I’m trying to be a consistent hitter. Sometimes, after I play a … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How do you deal with a slow start in baseball or softball? A fast start is not the norm. And righting the ship is essential for getting back on track quickly. How do you get on track when the season starts slowly? First, let’s create a common scenario. Preseason is … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What is a “Championship Mindset”? In baseball and softball, winning requires more than talent, speed, strength, and knowledge of the game. To become a champion, you must have a championship mindset. Postseason is an anxious time for many players. Players with a “Fearful Mindset” become overwhelmed by the often-stated refrain, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The Relationship Between Expectations and Performance Does having the expectations of making the playoffs actually improve the probability of making the playoffs? First, let’s examine the meaning of “expectations.” Expectations are the desire or demands that something will happen in the future or the idea that you should achieve a … Read Sport Psychology Tip