Does Adversity Motivate You? Most ball players mentally shut down when faced with adversity. These players become so caught up in “negative” events that they allow the challenging circumstances to ruin their season. Why do some players seem unaffected when they hit hard times, while others are unnerved? The difference … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What To Do During A Winning Streak What is your thought process when your team is on a winning streak? Are you enjoying the game, or are you worried about being the one who causes the streak to end? When you are at the start of a streak, playing is … Read Sport Psychology Tip
When Your Team Loses A Valuable Player Most baseball and softball teams rely heavily on their best players. Some starters and role-players often feel less pressure, especially in the latter innings, because they believe the “big guns’ will successfully perform in the clutch. This may be an effective game plan … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do You Fear That Your Team Will Lose? Fear and expectations go hand in hand. When you fear you will lose, you will expect to lose. Those expectations change how you play. When you are down, you will not battle to make a comeback. Instead of being in attack mode, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Which Mindset Do You Have? As a baseball or softball player, how would you describe your mindset before playing a game? When you head into a competition, are you excited to compete, or do you fear making mistakes? There are two types of mindsets for ball players: From your mindset, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Are You Aware of Your Fears? You may or may not be consciously aware of your fears. Despite your level of awareness, your fears, if left unchecked, can significantly impact your performance. Fears range from minor (worrying about striking out) to major (the yips or lost ability to throw accurately). … Read Sport Psychology Tip