Many young baseball players feel like they can only succeed when everything is perfect. When they have fundamental swing problems or have less confidence, they defeat themselves before at-bats by thinking they will fail. That should not be the case. I prepare my baseball students with two thoughts that address that situation. First, I inform them, "You will never be perfect, and even the greatest major league hitters have fundamental weaknesses" - at least at times. Second, I tell them that they will only be "in the zone" - that state when things seem easy - for only a short period all season, if at all." Most of the time, hitting is a battle. Those "Gamers," who are willing to accept the physical and mental hitting challenges, will succeed more than those unwilling to do so.
After playing major league baseball, Jack Perconte has taught baseball and softball since 1988 and offered valuable coaching training too. He has helped numerous youth players reach their potential, as well as having helped parents and coaches navigate their way through the challenging world of youth sports. Jack is one of the leading authorities in the areas of youth baseball training and coaching training advice.
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