Why do You Hit Great in the Cage, But Not Games?

One of the most common frustrations we hear from hitters and parents: ‘He crushes it in the cage, but as soon as the game starts, nothing works.’ If that sounds familiar, the gap usually isn’t mechanical — it’s mental.

In this video, Dr. Patrick Cohn explains why practice performance doesn’t automatically transfer to games, and what’s really happening in a hitter’s head that causes the disconnect between the cage and the batter’s box.

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Why do You Hit Great in the Cage, But Not Games?

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Mental Performance Coach Dr. Patrick Cohn has helped athletes for over 40 years enhance their performance. Dr. Cohn earned a master's degree in sports psychology from CSUF and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, specializing in Applied Sports Psychology. Today, he is the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports, LLC in Orlando, Florida. He's working with Olympic athletes, NFL, NHL, MLB, and professional motocross racers and NASCAR racers.

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