Baseball & Sports Psychology

How To Steadily Improve Your Confidence

Mental Game Tips To Increase Confidence Do you wish you had more confidence as a baseball player but don’t know how to increase your confidence? Would you produce greater results on the baseball field if you improved your confidence? Most young baseball players would answer the previous question with a … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Jon Lester’s Clutch Pitching in the World Series

How to Recover in the Middle of a Game

What Makes a “Clutch” Performer in Big Games? How are some athletes able to perform well in critical moments or big games despite extreme pressure? Most athletes understand what it means to be a clutch player, but do not know how to develop the characteristic of being a clutch performer when … Read Sport Psychology Tip

The Mental Game of Hitting in Baseball

staying present in baseball

Hitting And Your Mental Game Young baseball players have a hard time objectively gauging their success at the plate. Hitting is a difficult endeavor. Even the best hitters in the Major Leagues will fail more than they succeed. If you hit .300 you are considered a great hitter and thus … Read Sport Psychology Tip

A.J. Ellis: Growing Confidence in Baseball

How to Be a Consistent Hitter According to Harper

Improving Self-Confidence Confidence is a necessary element for anyone seeking to perform at a high level. In sports, athletes and coaches constantly attribute successful performances to high levels of confidence. Likewise, poor performance is often blamed on a lack of confidence. If confidence is a key to performance, why don’t … Read Sport Psychology Tip

How to Relax and Slow Down Your Baseball Game

Be the Driver of Your Confidence

Playing Relaxed During Games “Work smarter, not harder” is a common phrase used by coaches and trainers in the baseball world. There is an optimal pace for games. Working harder tends to create anxiety, tense muscles and rapid breathing, which cause athletes to “rush” and make mistakes during games. Martin … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Justin Verlander: Mentally Tough in The Playoffs

Baseball Confidence

Developing The Mental Toughness of a Champion Mental Toughness for baseball players is a vital component to grow as an athlete and achieve a high level of success as a ball player. Mental toughness in baseball is often the difference between success and failure. Your level of mental toughness determines … Read Sport Psychology Tip