In this week’s episode I discuss slumps – when to panic and when not to. We also talk about correcting slumps, re-evaluating our process, practice and routine and how to figure out where the problem lies. Then, I discuss the mental side of baseball and how too much conscious thought can ruin a good hitter […]
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In this episode I discuss the influence of pitching coaches and how important they are, what to say in a mound visit and what you should NEVER say, as well as talk about how confidence influences command and stuff in baseball. Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgods
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In this episode, Dan shares the trinkets on his shelves and what they mean to him, talks about how to approach your baseball coach about playing time, and compares the role of the cutter versus the sinker. Should amateur pitchers throw a cutter? Find out on Episode 42, also available on video in Dan’s YouTube
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Dan talks about control vs command; why some pitchers command the ball better than others; what pitchers can do to improve their strike-throwing; the mental factors that play into it; how margin for error and pitch-calling can affect strike rates, and much more. Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff?
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Handling pressure in baseball is something that is not easily accomplished, and often breaks many pitchers. To be at his best, a pitcher must be relaxed and throw each pitch with a fluid motion that is uninterrupted by conscious thought and control. Basically, when we get into trouble, pitchers start to “try” – we aim,
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You should run from anyone who tries to tell you that pitching isn’t mental, that it’s merely a physical, mechanical endeavor. Being a pitcher is hard, in part because of how much the mental side comes in to play on a pitch-by-pitch, inning-by-inning basis. So, let’s go over a few mental skills baseball players need
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