I am by far no expert, but I have played the sport and now my DD is going on to play College Ball this year. Everything that has been said is great and both my DD's do this or have done it and it works. One thing I didn't see mentioned and if it was I apologize but I know this works for both my girls and this was advice that I got from here and that is as part as the mental game when you step up to the plate take that nice relaxing breath that helps to clear your mind "In with the good out with the Bad" it sure helped my girls to relax!!