Overthinking in Sports

Helping Ball Players Who Overthink Their Game

Helping Ball Players Who Overthink Their Game

Is Overthinking Holding Your Game Back Summary: Telling a player to “just swing the bat” or “just throw the ball” is easier said than done, since overthinking mechanics in the moment disrupts the instinctive skills built through repetition. This article explains why trusting your training beats consciously analyzing your technique … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Focusing vs. Over-Thinking at Bat

Mental Toughness is a Baseball Skill

Focusing in The Batter’s Box What’s the difference between focusing and over-thinking in the batter’s box? Focusing is being engrossed in a task and zeroing in on certain cues to maximize performance. Focusing is a state of total awareness while being completely absorbed in the activity. Over-thinking is the process … Read Sport Psychology Tip