Off days

You have to follow Benny's advice. Let it go. Think of all the ML plitchers that get smacked evry once in awhile. I don't care how good you are you will have bad days when timing is off.

When I have off days like that, I usually get my CD player and find the loudest CD I can possibly find and go for a run. That usually takes the load off for me. I run until I can't anymore. You just need to find what works for you. On of the guys on my team, he lifts until he can't lift his arms anymore (I don't recommend that one). Basically I would say to do something active until you are at the point of exhaustion and then think about what you did wrong and how to improve it(once you are calmed down and relaxed). When I take a break away from thinking about it and then come back to it later I am usually more "in tune" with what the problem is. Trust me I used to be one of those guys too. After a bad game I ended up thinking about it all day, but that's not good ether. You can't dwell on previous ABs and stuff, just learn form it and move on.

-Kevin

lifting weights is a good outlet for energy. I like 2 do that or just hangout with some of my friends.

Watch some Tv,Talk to friends,family,anything that will take your mind off the game for a bit.

We all have those days you just have to put it behind you and be ready to play the next day

Everyone has those day's. I have had days that I go where the hell did my mechanics go. You just have to realize that the proformance you just had isn't the normal player that you are. As far as coping with it I recomend running, it relieves alot of stress.

Off Days happen to everyone. Just dont even think bout it your gonna get another shot tomarrow and the next day! Just have fun!

I would visualize and go over my mechanics in my head and see myself getting right back in it tomorrow.

I'm a parent but just found this article. The explanations and tips offered look like they could help a player get away from the thoughts in his head and get back to focusing on one pitch at a time. Good luck!

http://www.competitivedge.com/ppg/ppg00.html