Mental Game of Baseball Tips For Players, Coaches, & Parents
How do you handle the ups and downs of a baseball or softball season? Baseball and softball seasons are long, and there will be peaks and valleys. You will experience mini-slumps and hitting streaks, throwing scoreless innings and periods where …
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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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Statistics Are Great for Goal Setting but They Aren't Everything How much do you think about your statistics? Baseball and softball players set seasonal goals in the pre-season, primarily based on statistics. For example, pitchers may set …
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 …
Do you overthink when you are in a slump? When you are underperforming, are you more aware of your thoughts? Trying to talk yourself through a slump is not the solution; it's part of the problem. More often than not, your thoughts keep you …
Control Your Focus and Control Your Performance How well do you manage distractions during a game? Do you use any mental strategies to deal with in-game distractions? A distraction is when your focus is pulled away from playing intuitively in …
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