Pitcher's Mental Routines

I always liked Randy Johnsons stare.
He would shrug the shoulder's, Pick up on the corner's of his shirt, And then get locked in with the glove up in front of his face.
It would to have to be Wicked to be a batter in the box.
And see that slider coming from right field.

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Did you ever see this guy pitch? It's Mike Fetters. He was a treat to watch, and one of the more memorable pre-pitch routines.

Now Mark Fidrych's routine was unique, as he got down on his hands and knees to smooth the dirt on the mound. Then he would talk to the baseball. Kind of wonder what the hitters thought of that...

Krak,

For some overnight studying while we sleep, can I point you to the stack videos of athletes, where they talk about their mental preparations, game day routines, etc.

If I post it correctly, it should land on the baseball athlete page, with several pitchers. I thought Cat Osterman, Olympic softball star, was good to see too.

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Brian Cain has some great stuff for mental routines. He has some videos on youtube that feature David Price.

I've been reading Cain's articles in Collegiate Baseball news - good stuff.

I checked out the stackTV vids - thanks for that link. I am a big fan of Tim Lincecum, so I really enjoyed watching those interviews.

I remember reading somewhere, if I remember correctly , Randy Johnson (I think), looks at his shoelaces ? before his mental routine begins at each pitch. I know it is some MLB pitcher but not sure if it is him or not.
My son's mental approach begins each game by doing a ritualist thing I am not going to disclose, but that triggers his brain that it's time for gametime, has been doing it since HS. It's a trigger to relax and focus. Then comes the stare, position of the glove, then comes the deep breathe in and out before his windup.
The chin to the uni is to wipe off the sweat.

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I remember reading somewhere, if I remember correctly , Randy Johnson (I think), looks at his shoelaces ?

I know one thing,
It wasn't David Wells looking at his Shoelaces. LOL

No, with Wells it was looking at lint.