Do you enjoy baseball or softball? Summary: Outside pressure from parents, coaches, or fans to win or be perfect can drain the enjoyment out of playing, even for talented athletes. This article explains why protecting your enjoyment of the game — and defining success on your own terms — is … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Take Charge of Your Emotions What role do emotions play when you are on the field? And do you play better when you are amped up or relaxed? Peak performance lies on a sliding scale. Peak performance depends on the player and the circumstances. Playing at your peak … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The Link Between Composure And Success A baseball player’s ability to stay composed is critical to success. When you’re composed, you can play up to your physical ability. You don’t get rattled by a couple of bad calls. You’re able to stay relaxed after mistakes. You can let go of … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Coping With Mistakes Coping with failure is very much a part of baseball. Hitters’ certainly don’t get a hit or succeed every time. The top hitters succeed three out of 10 times on average. Pitchers have had their taste of failure too. Pitchers succeed only half the time, even at … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Impacts of Anger And Frustration Summary: Baseball’s highs and lows — from a great catch to a costly walk — can trigger frustration that hurts focus and performance if left unmanaged. This article uses Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Garza’s improved emotional control during a win over the Marlins to … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How do You Keep Composure During Games? Summary: Losing composure after a mistake such as Milton Bradley’s dugout outbursts or Rick Porcello unraveling after a few hits. This often leads to compounding errors rather than a quick recovery. This article explains what causes players to lose their cool and how … Read Sport Psychology Tip