What does it mean to you?
And when does a player reach it to the fullest extent?
Any thoughts >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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TRHit, that is a good question (as usuall). I think every parent and player experiences frustration when the player’s talent seems to be “locked” inside and something seems to be holding it back. Sometimes frustration takes over and the player seems to give up or quits using his skills properly. We've all seen good hitter’s swings going bad and a top pitcher’s form deteriorate. It takes a unique individual to continually strive for perfection in the face of adversity. Having said that I would venture to say that 99.9% of all players NEVER reach their fullest potential.
The mental approach to baseball is paramount in getting the most from one’s ability. My 20 year old son came to me a few weeks back and said “I have come to the conclusion that to succeed at baseball you have to have a short memory.” To me this statement meant he was maturing to a point where he was not going to allow success or failure to modify his approach to the game. While he may realize the importance of the mental approach, implementing it is still, and will always be, a challenge to him and every player.
Physical talents probably peak during a player’s 20’s and his mental maturity will probably peak when he’s in his 50’s. Taking that into consideration, I would say a player will peak when his mental maturity can maximize his talent.
Fungo
The mental approach to baseball is paramount in getting the most from one’s ability. My 20 year old son came to me a few weeks back and said “I have come to the conclusion that to succeed at baseball you have to have a short memory.” To me this statement meant he was maturing to a point where he was not going to allow success or failure to modify his approach to the game. While he may realize the importance of the mental approach, implementing it is still, and will always be, a challenge to him and every player.
Physical talents probably peak during a player’s 20’s and his mental maturity will probably peak when he’s in his 50’s. Taking that into consideration, I would say a player will peak when his mental maturity can maximize his talent.
Fungo
Fungo
In my mind for the player to succeed yesterday it did not happen
In my mind for the player to succeed yesterday it did not happen
Fungo,
IMO I don't believe anyone ever reaches their "full" potential. Some just come closer than others and some give up too soon.
Furthermore, it is impossible to know what someones full potential is or was. I agree 100% that the mind plays the biggest part in the ongoing attempt to reach potential.
IMO I don't believe anyone ever reaches their "full" potential. Some just come closer than others and some give up too soon.
Furthermore, it is impossible to know what someones full potential is or was. I agree 100% that the mind plays the biggest part in the ongoing attempt to reach potential.
Potential means that you ain't done nothin' yet! So get to work and develop it to the best of your ability. No matter what the endeavor.
potential...hard work, success, and fulfillment
when you look back at your career and know you
did great at what you did but would have strug-
gled at the next level wether it be LL, HS, JC,
or D1 D2 or D3...
when you look back at your career and know you
did great at what you did but would have strug-
gled at the next level wether it be LL, HS, JC,
or D1 D2 or D3...