Mental Game of Baseball Tips For Players, Coaches, & Parents
You can have the best game plan in the world, but things don’t always go as planned. Getting into a rhythm early in a game is critical for pitchers. Some days though, things may be a little off. The umpire’s strike zone may be small. The …
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What improves a baseball player's ability to turn his performance around in the middle of a game? Multiple mental factors affect an athlete's ability to turn around a game, such as perspective, emotions, focus, and thoughts... One mental factor …
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Here's a simple but important question: What is the best strategy to win ball games? You might say, "We need to pitch seven innings of shutout ball," or "We need to drive home runners in scoring position." True but let's narrow in on …
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Improve Confidence and Stop Chocking Under Pressure What does the term “confidence” mean to you? That seems like a silly question, but still, strong confidence is often misunderstood. For example, would you say the following statements indicate …
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What Message Do You Send to Your Teammates Through Your Words and Actions? What you say and do affects the overall mindset of your softball or baseball team. If you say to your teammates, "We are going to get crushed today," those words are …
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Bouncing back from an early deficit during crucial games demands thought and emotional control. How do you respond when your team is trailing early during a game? Do you become demoralized, or do you stay composed and mentally sharp? Imagine …
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