How Does Perfectionism Hurt Pitching Performance? Have you ever walked off the mound after an inning wondering why your mechanics felt so forced? The culprit is often pitching perfectionism. When you focus on throwing the perfect pitch instead of simply executing, you trigger a mental spiral that hurts your performance. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Can Baseball Players Stay Mentally Strong While Recovering From an Injury? The Mental Side of Injury Nobody Talks About How resilient are you after an injury? Do you focus on worst-case scenarios — the games you will miss, the roster spot you might lose, the teammates who will pass … Read Sport Psychology Tip
In this throwing yips video you will learn about what are the throwing yips? We discuss what causes the yips and how to overcome them. In the Baseball Mental Game Performance video series, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Brock McCormack, M.S. discuss the mental game challenges for ball players … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Do You Improve Even When You’re Playing Well? When do you focus most on improving baseball performance? Many times, when players are in a rut, they spend hours working on their game. They look for ways to rebuild their mechanics and regain their rhythm. These players often ask for … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How do you React After Losing Your Role on Your Team? A demotion, whether it’s losing your starting spot, getting dropped in the batting order, or being benched, can feel like a gut punch. It’s easy to take it personally or get angry at your coach, believing he is unfair. … 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