Use Positive Self-Talk to Increase Trust in SKILLS How would you characterize your self-talk during a ball game? In other words, is your self-talk primarily positive or negative before you practice or play in games? Does your self-talk become more negative as the game nears? Many baseball players believe they … Read Sport Psychology Tip
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 moment is a difficult concept for ball players to … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Can You Repeat “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Games Is a once-in-a-lifetime performance truly a performance that only occurs once in a lifetime? This may sound like a dumb question. Once means only one time, so a once-in-a-lifetime performance can only happen once, right? Let’s rephrase the question and see if you feel the … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Get Out of a Slump in Baseball How many times have you found yourself stuck in a slump? Slumps are the worst, but part of the game of baseball. Standing in the batter’s box knowing that you have not gotten on base in a long string of games … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mental Keys to an At-Bat Routine What’s the mindset you need to have to have your best at bat? The ability to swing your bat naturally and instinctively is critical to great hitting. The purpose of batting practice is to trust your swing when it’s time to play the game. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Cope with The Pressure of Pitching Pressure and baseball or softball go hand-in-hand. From your first at-bat to your last at-bat, there is some degree of pressure. From the first pitch to the last pitch, you will experience pressure–it’s just part of the game. However, every player feels … Read Sport Psychology Tip