Any suggestions on how to RELAX in the batters box?
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Be prepared when you step in the box. Nerves are recognition of lack of preparation.
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Welcome aboard the HSBBWNELLY CITIGUY.
I've never been accused of flashing the leather, but I've been known for toting the leather...right up to the batter's box.
It works swell for staying relaxed...just don't let any of the lining lime get on it. That will dull the finish and make your chaise less impressive!
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Welcome aboard the HSBBW
I've never been accused of flashing the leather, but I've been known for toting the leather...right up to the batter's box.
It works swell for staying relaxed...just don't let any of the lining lime get on it. That will dull the finish and make your chaise less impressive!
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Is that for relaxation or analysis?
Dont worry about balls and strikes. Just swing if you can hit it. Dont swing if you have to reach for it.
I had a very talented player. When he took bp he put on a show. When we scrimmaged he mashed. When it was game time he never really showed what he could do. He put so much pressure on himself and worried he would not perform to the level he knew he could. He was an extremely hard worker and loved to hit.
Halfway through his Jr year I sat down with him and told him. "You care too much. You want it so bad you cant have it. Your in your own way to success. So from now on I just want you to get in the box and tell yourself "Scre_ it I couldnt careless if I get a hit or not. I am sick and tired of feeling like this so I dont care what happens I am just going to hit." I used some other choice words but basically I told him to hel with all the pressure. Get up there have some fun and the heck with the bs.
He went on to have a tremendous Jr and Sr year and is having a great college career as well. He just had to learn to get out of his own way. You will never be as good as you can be if you fight yourself. Sometimes you just have to let it all go and understand its just a game and not life and death.
Halfway through his Jr year I sat down with him and told him. "You care too much. You want it so bad you cant have it. Your in your own way to success. So from now on I just want you to get in the box and tell yourself "Scre_ it I couldnt careless if I get a hit or not. I am sick and tired of feeling like this so I dont care what happens I am just going to hit." I used some other choice words but basically I told him to hel with all the pressure. Get up there have some fun and the heck with the bs.
He went on to have a tremendous Jr and Sr year and is having a great college career as well. He just had to learn to get out of his own way. You will never be as good as you can be if you fight yourself. Sometimes you just have to let it all go and understand its just a game and not life and death.
That's excellent advice Coach, good stuff. I've seen a number of kids that can seriously rake during BP and Scrimmages, but tend to tense up during games. On the other hand, there are also those kids/players that may not look too good during BP & Scrimmages, but when gametime rolls around something turns on and they fill up the stat book. I guess that's when Nerves work for or against a player? Good luck CITIGUY, hopefully you're able to utilize Coach May's advice!
thanks to all for your suggestions!
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You're welcome CITIGUY.
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You're welcome CITIGUY.
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