Mental Game of Baseball Tips For Players, Coaches, & Parents
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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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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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 …
