Patrick Cohn

5 Mental Game Keys of an At-bat Routine

Closer Mindset

What Does Your At-Bat Routine Look Like? If you have trouble focusing or getting settled when you step into the batter’s box, then you would benefit from learning an at-bat routine. I have found that a consistent mental and physical routine can be a player’s greatest asset to help focus … Read Sport Psychology Tip

The Tale of Two Hitters’ Mental Game

Baseball Mental Game

The Mental Game of Hitting I once knew a hitter named Soft Hands… Soft Hands was a great hitter, who brimmed with confidence when the ball bounded squarely off the center of his bat. He had touch, confidence, and fed off momentum. When Soft Hands got his first hit of … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Do You Strive for Success or Avoid Failure?

Success in Baseball

Striving For Success in Baseball or Softball Baseball players and other athletes contact me every day saying that they can’t get out of their own way during games – that their mental game is holding them back. Why would you want to sabotage your own success and prevent yourself from … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Geting Up When the Wheels Fall Off

How to Get in a Flow in Baseball and Softball

Keeping Composure With Positive Self-Talk How do you react when the wheels fall off your game? Do you get upset, try harder, or give up? The frustration that a pro feels when he strikes out is similar to the anger you feel after striking out. Both cause frustration for a … Read Sport Psychology Tip