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Reply to "Pulling the trigger"

Curious, does he usually bat leadoff?  There are a few spots in the lineup that typically require a different approach/mindset and, of course, leadoff is the most prominent.  

Aside from that, yes, it certainly happens where a hitter is just frozen in a situation where he usually pulls the trigger.  

Hitters work on a thousand different things, mechanically and mentally, and then are asked to narrow that to just one thought when they step in the box in a game.  On top of that, the situation changes every pitch.  It is, IMO, impossible for a hitter to be able to successfully accomplish that "one thought" process 100% of the time.  Once in a while, another thought will creep in and cause lost focus.  This can result in the "freeze".   Strive for success 100% of the time on proper mental approach - accept 99%.  When that one happens, know it's done and move on to the next.

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