Normally have a different kind of problem. Bullpens prior to a game are no problem. Everything is building towards starting the game, working the pitches, refining the touch.
Our problem was always throwing pen's in showcases where you don't actually pitch. It just felt wrong. You weren't building towards anything, not polishing and refining for that days event, working on your concentration, focus, etc.
He never had a good showcase pen in his life. The games were never a problem.