Does Your Confidence Drop After Going Hit-Less? Batting averages, slugging percentages, RBIs, and runs scored are how baseball games are won or lost. Baseball is a numbers game. If you put up better numbers than the opposing team, you win. If you put up better numbers than your teammates, you … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What Guarantees Can You Count on During The Season? In baseball, there are no promises. You are not guaranteed a starting role throughout the season. Additionally, your health is not guaranteed, regardless of how well you take care of your body. Even when you are inserted into the lineup, you … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Staying Mental Focused in the Field During ball games, what is your level of engagement when the ball is not in play or you are on the bench? Are you in the habit of “staying ready”? The difference between “staying ready” and “getting ready” is significant, often separating average players … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Stop Trying So Hard in Baseball How many times have you stepped in the batter’s box preoccupied with the thought, “I have to get a hit” or “I must drive in the baserunners,” but instead you struck out on pitches outside the strike zone? When you demand that you get … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do you take some losses harder than other losses? For many players, some losses resonate more deeply depending on the game’s significance, their level of play, or their expectations heading into the game. These players are often beset by regrets, sometimes known as the “Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda” Trap. For example: … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do you process your thoughts and feelings after a loss? Most baseball players allow their emotions to stew after a loss, especially if they believe they were responsible for the loss. Bottling up emotions creates several issues. When you avoid processing your thoughts and feelings, frustration, self-doubt, and anxiety build, … Read Sport Psychology Tip