Overcoming Fear After Injuries There are many distracting thoughts that can negatively affect a hitter’s swing and detract from his performance (fear of failing, past at-bats, slumps, comments from coaches). There are also some thoughts that a hitter may not be consciously aware of that can dramatically affect his mechanics … 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
Jim Abbott’s Mental Rehearsal Do you ever wonder what the pros do to prepare for a game? I’ve been reading Jim Abbott’s new book, “Imperfect: An Improbable Life.” If you don’t know Abbott, his career is a great story… Jim Abbott was born without a right hand but never let … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Pre-Game Mental Preparation Baseball players spend hours doing batting practice, fielding ground balls, and doing strength and conditioning, but how much time is dedicated to getting prepared mentally? Many baseball and softball coaches tell us their players performed poorly because “they lost their heads” or “psyched themselves out,” which suggests … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Warm-Up Routines to Focus All good athletes use a warm-up routine one hour before they play. Besides helping you get loose and limber, a warm-up routine has several psychological advantages. Psychological Advantages of Warm-Up Routines The best you can do now is work on your at-bat routine just like it … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Overcoming Mental Challenges When Winning Being in the lead can present some mental game challenges. Some players, and even teams, try to protect their lead so they don’t make mistakes. This can cause you to over control your performance, try too hard, think about the results and play tentatively. Other … Read Sport Psychology Tip