mental game

i visaulize my self hitting the ball (every pitch the pitcher throws) and in the field i sing in head

i know some relaxation techniques that help my muscles release any stress and i focus and picking the ball up from the pitchers hand. in the field i just clear my mind after every pitch and visulize getting the next ground ball and what im going to do with it
jake

As mentioned by Next 1 and Jaken13, visualization works wonders when done correctly. The majority of players who learn these techniques are very pleased with the results.

That said, relaxation is very independant. Try different methods and see what works for you. Something that may make you relax may drive me crazy and visa versa.

The key is find what works for you and perfect it.

Here's something interesting: My coach was asking everyone to picture their at-bat. So he asked this one guy, and he's like "I get up there, tap far end of plate, inside corner, get an inside pitch and pulling it down the line for a double." My coach was like, "Why not go for the homer, best in the game?" It was an interesting point about visualizing your at-bat.

I like the way you are thinking Oklahoma, baseball is a mental game. We work on controlling our breathing while at the plate. There are some breathing exercises you can find on the Internet somewhere probably that can help. Check out Gary Mack's "Mind Gym" Very good book on the mental side of sports.

If anyone wants to read up on the mental game of baseball, check out the book "Heads Up Baseball". It's amazing!

Oklahoma, How are you making out with your mental game?

Jon


How much of the game of baseball do you feel is "mental"?

TR,

Obviously a certain amount of physical tools are necessary, but I feel a great deal of success is due to the mental part of the game.

It is hard to put a % on it, but I certainly know your brain can be your best friend or worst enemy.

What do you feel about the mental side of the game?