There are a lot of pitchers out there who could better there stats and performance with some valuable information about what to throw and when to throw it. Catchers and Pitchers need to work with their coaches about these tips of situational pitching. Keep the ball low in double-play situations. Pitch high, tight fast balls […]
Archive for May, 2010
Heads Up Hints Pitchers and Catchers
Tags: arm swing, balls, bunt, cloudy day, crowds, curve ball, double play, elbow, fastball, first baseman, game, handed hitter, hitches, location type, lunges, pitch location, pitchers and catchers, planning type, slider, strong arm
Owning the Right to Win
Everyone wants to belong. It is one of our greatest motivators. It plays a crucial role in success. In order to achieve while competing against high-level opponents, each player on the team must believe he or she belongs at that level of skill. Owning the right to win is about that belief. There are several […]
Tags: atlanta braves, belief, body language, emotional control, emotional reactions, fragile environment, loser, mentality, mistake, motivators, opponent, opponents, peace of mind, personal event, proof, rick pittino, roller coaster ride, skill areas, ucla, vital component
Formula For Success Baseball
In athletics it is essential that the competitor obtain and maintain a high degree of skill as well as physical and mental fitness. In baseball, particularly in the area of pitching, the pitcher must learn the correct mechanics and fundamentals if he wants to reach the height of his own ability. The easy way or […]
Tags: base on balls, competitor, concentration, correct mechanics, courage, early exit, endurance 2, gyrations, location location location, margin of error, maximum control, maximum endurance, mental fitness, pitch, pitchers, pitches, proper mechanics, rhythm, strength program, target
Key Mental Concepts in Baseball
KEY MENTAL CONCEPTS Take responsibility for your thoughts and actions. Commit to a mission: know why you play baseball, what character traits you want to possess and what you want to accomplish in the game. Make your daily actions consistent with your mission. Play one pitch at a time, confident and focused on each pitch […]
Tags: adversity, character traits, deep breaths, disregard, distractions, five minutes, frame of mind, game situations, interventions, memory program, mental muscle, muscle memory, necessary skills, pitch, pitches, play one, playing the game, quiet space, relaxation, visualization