overthinking in sports

Helping Ball Players Who Overthink Their Game

Helping Ball Players Who Overthink Their Game

Is Overthinking Holding Your Game Back Has a coach told you, “Don’t think, just swing the bat,” or “Don’t think too much on the mound, just throw the ball”? You probably thought, “How do I not think?” or “It’s impossible to stop overthinking your game.”  If you had either of … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Focusing vs. Over-Thinking at Bat

Mental Toughness is a Baseball Skill

Focusing in The Batter’s Box What’s the difference between focusing and over-thinking in the batter’s box? Focusing is being engrossed in a task and zeroing in on certain cues to maximize performance. Focusing is a state of total awareness while being completely absorbed in the activity. Over-thinking is the process … Read Sport Psychology Tip