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
Mentally Prepare for Playoffs How do you mentally prepare to play against a baseball or softball team that is favored to win in the playoffs? Do you prepare as if you can win the series, or are you fearful you will lose because you see the opposing team as “better“? … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Are You A Team Player? If you are unsure of the answer, ask yourself, “Do I place more emphasis on my team’s record or my batting average?” “Am I more concerned about my role on the team and playing time or how I can contribute to the team’s overall success?” … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Prep For Confidence What different forms of preparation help a softball or baseball player perform at their peak? As you already know, preparation builds your confidence. When you prepare for possible scenarios in a game, you will feel confident in your ability to handle that situation with little … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How To Be Consistent Do you struggle to maintain consistency as a hitter? Any ball player will tell you the key to success is consistency, but many of those players aren’t able to identify how to achieve consistent results. In our Softball and Baseball Mental Toughness Survey, a player sent … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Persistence Vs. Patience What’s the difference between patience and persistence? Patience implies waiting for something to happen, while persistence is the ability to make something happen. Since results never happen overnight, patience is necessary. If you want to raise your batting average by 25 points, of course, you need to … Read Sport Psychology Tip