HOW BIZARRE, HOW BIZARRE!
October 24, 2008 by Walter Herbison
Filed under Mental Approach
Two struggling college hitters called me recently. They had been coached to think “yes, yes, no” when awaiting pitches. The yes, of course, was to swing; the no, to take. During this same time, a struggling pro player called who was taught that he should begin counting backwards from 100 when he entered the on deck circle and continue that mental counting at the plate.
The players in both cases were assured that if they followed this advice that they would be in the “zone”. NOT!! Both of these methods include language, which is left brain. To be in the zone, a player cannot be thinking at all. A focus only on the ball insures right brain play, and success. Using simple HEAD GAMES techniques will elevate you into the highest possible level of performance.




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