Stuck in a slump? Great in the cage bad in the game. This article will help.
Sports Psychology, Baseball And Hitting Tips: How And Why To Relax At The Plate
February 17th, 2010Coaching Baseball And Owning A Baseball Team. What Does It Really Take To Win The World Series
February 15th, 2010Here is a link to an article which should be of interest to fans, coaches and owners:
How To Prevent A Hitting Slump Before The Season Begins
February 15th, 2010Baseball Hitting Tips: Eight Tips To Prevent A Hitting Slump
Jay P. Granat, Ph.D.
“My kid has a great swing in the cage. He is technically perfect. But when the season starts and he gets into a pressure situation, he chokes. I would like him to get off to a good start. What’s the best way to prevent a hitting slump?”
I get lots of calls this time of the year from parents, players and coaches who are fearful of dreaded hitting slumps and who want to learn what they can do to prevent the start of a confidence shattering hitting slump.
Here are a few tips:
- See yourself on video to be sure you are technically sound.
- Consult your regular coach or a new coach to make sure that your mechanics are in order. Make sur
- Hit against live pitching. Hitting against a machine is useful, but live pitching is better. Hitting against live pitching forces you to respond to different motions, different speeds, different deliveries and disguise.
- Practice what you are weak at often. If you are weak against lefties, spend more time hitting against left handed pitchers. If you are missing the fast ball work on making contact more often.
- Don’t over train and don’t under train. Find the right balance.
- Experiment with different bats and find one that allows you to be very comfortable.
- Learn meditation, self-hypnosis and visualization techniques. These methods can build your confidence, help you to relax, tune out distractions and improve your focus. Here is a link to a program that can help break and prevent slumps.
101 Ways To Break A Hitting Slump With Sport Psychology And Self-Hypnosis:
Jay P. Granat, Ph.D. is the Founder of www.StayInTheZone.com. He can be reached at 888 580-ZONE or at info@stayinthezone.com
Who Will Win The Super Bowl And Why?
February 6th, 2010Here is a review of our new book:
http://www.sportsinsights.com/bookreviews/book_granat_and_chin_2010.aspx
Who Will Win The Super Bowl This Year?
February 3rd, 2010Dr. Jay Granat and Carlton Chin have discussed this with The Wall Street Journal, The NYTimes.com and CNN Radio. Their new book is available at amazon.com
Here is the link:
Dr. Jay Granat Comments on Serena Williams vs. Venus
February 3rd, 2010Here is the link to that article in a sports psychology publication.
Who Will Win The Big Game? 50 Characteristics Of Champions
January 31st, 2010Who Will Win The Super Bowl? Dr. Jay Granat And Carlton Chin, CFA Interviewed By The Wall Street Journal
January 27th, 2010Why The Jets Could Do Well: Math And Psychology Are On Their Side
January 24th, 2010NYtimes.com interviews Dr. Jay Granat and Carlton Chin, CFA.
http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/23/in-some-ways-jets-look-like-a-champion/
How To Add Two Marks To Every Game You Bowl: Three Articles For Bowlers
January 20th, 2010Here are links to three articles that I wrote for bowlers. These have been quite popular.
