Mental Game of Baseball Tips For Players, Coaches, & Parents
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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How to Focus in the Moment What is meant by "immersing yourself in the moment?" Immersing yourself in the moment is when you are grounded in the present moment or performing "in the now" without conscious thought. Immersing yourself in the …
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