Staying Confident After Negative Commentary In baseball, how many times have you heard things like: “That player is not tall enough,” “He doesn’t have the arm strength,” “He is not quick enough to be a leadoff hitter,” or, “He is too slow, too fat, too uncoordinated, too…”? Similar statements can … Read Sport Psychology Tip
There are two ways to deal with a slump: the slump mentality and the solution mentality. Performance ruts become reinforced when athlete’s have a “slump mentality.” The slump mentality asks, “What’s wrong with me?” The solution mentality asks, “What adjustment can I make?” The slump mentality focuses on past issues, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mental Keys For Success “I’m not as talented as other players,” “He or she is so much better than me,” “I will never be able to beat her.” Have you ever had one of these thoughts about your ability? Do you sometimes feel at a disadvantage because other athletes have … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mental Strategies To Move Past An Injury How is your confidence affected after a baseball injury or layoff? Do you find that you need a few good games following an injury to regain your confidence? Think of a time where you were injured and returned to play in the middle … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Building Confidence To Improve Your Hitting Do you have difficulty maintaining your confidence during the ups and downs of good and poor hitting? When you have a few bad at-bats, does your confidence seem to disappear? It may seem like a catch-22… confidence is essential for good hitting and good … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Where Should The Hitters Focus Be? Hitting in baseball requires a strong mental game. When you step into the batter’s box, you need to tune out your thoughts and rely more on your instincts. Many players over-think their performance at the plate. Thinking too much in the batter’s box will … Read Sport Psychology Tip