- Jan 25, 2020
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I have a 15 yo pitcher on my team who is doing great, but really wants to get faster. She is consistent, can hit spots and has all her movement pitches down and is physically strong with sound mechanics. Fastball is about 52-54. It seems like a mental issue. She always holds back a little, both in practice and in games, because she is nervous about losing control and admits that she has a huge fear of tiring out. She isn’t lazy, but she is a bit of a perfectionist and has a hard time going all out. She also imagines the absolute worst outcomes. Other than being positive and encouraging, we are all not sure how to help her push herself and “throw caution to the wind” so to speak. Any suggestions? Parents are wonderful, so it’s not a fear-based issue, she is just really hard on herself.