Statistics Are Great for Goal Setting but They Aren't Everything How much do you think about your statistics? Baseball and softball players set seasonal goals in the pre-season, primarily based on statistics. For example, pitchers may set …
Mental Tips for an Early Season Hitting Slump?
Adjust your Mindset to Improve your Hitting Average Do you quickly get down on yourself after an unexpectedly slow start to the season or a string of bad games? Do you have a “poor-me” attitude and feel bad games only happen to you? Slumps …
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Mindset for Learning New Skills
Be Patient with Learning New Skills Do you quickly become frustrated when learning new pitches or tweaking your hitting mechanics? Learning new skills is a process that can take a lot of time and emotional energy. When players expect …
How to Compete Against Friendly Rivals
How well do you play against friendly rivals? One aspect of baseball often overlooked is competing against friends. We would instead view our opponents as the "enemy." When you play against adversaries, focusing on doing what you need to win is …
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How to Work Through a Slump
Do you overthink when you are in a slump? When you are underperforming, are you more aware of your thoughts? Trying to talk yourself through a slump is not the solution; it's part of the problem. More often than not, your thoughts keep you …
Mental Skills for Highs and Lows of the Season
How High Expectations Decrease Production in Baseball and Softball Have you ever played a season where you didn't experience any lows? Probably not. You see, all athletes experience highs and lows during long competitive seasons. Many …
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