I was watching a bull pen today. The pitcher had a very good change up, good fb, etc. However, the pitcher has trouble having the same stuff in a game.
Don't get me wrong. This is a very highly regarded pitcher.
It got me to wondering if others out there have kids with the same problem.
I know my son has a great bull pen change up, but is working very hard to relax and have it be as good in games. He tends to tighten up and aim it.
My question is do some kids look great in bullpens and not so good in games, is there a point at which it becomes debilitating and what kinds of things can be done to help?
On a more subtle level could this be why some pitchers are more highly regarded by pro scouts than college coaches?
My son had this problem when he was first starting out pitching. He was a late starter. We got him the book by Dorfman, "Mental ABC's of Pitching". It took 2 years to have his bullpen stuff go to the games situation.
Is this a makeup issue or a development issue?
Just wondering if others have thoughts on this.
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