This is my first time posting on here so forgive me if this subject has already been posted. My DD is an 01 usually a very strong hitter but has been in a on and off slump for some time. For some reason in games she is having a mental block(very nervous,tense & anxious) at the plate and her mechanics go out the window. I am looking for advice on how to get her relaxed at the plate and i'm at a loss. Any suggestions would be much appreciated Thanks.
Mental confidence issues?
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Hit and hit some more preferably off a live pitcher. Pay a pitcher if you need to.
It is easy to read to much into a bad or good game or mini streak.
It is easy to read to much into a bad or good game or mini streak.
Go back to the basics, for an example, Relaxed at the plate, clear mind, see the ball, make a great swing. The goal is looking to make solid contact. Athlete sometimes put too much pressure on themselves by only focusing on the results and fail to understand the sequential process is going to help keep you on track. It's a game of failure and managing the emotions that go with it. Good luck
DD had some issues with yipping up when pitching. We got her the book below. If nothing more it was a bit of a placebo. But she liked the book and even gave it to a teamate.
There are some simple strategies listed that can help them mentally prepare for games.
WinningSTATE Softball Mental Toughness Book - WinningSTATE
There are some simple strategies listed that can help them mentally prepare for games.
WinningSTATE Softball Mental Toughness Book - WinningSTATE
