Mental Toughness

Being mentally tough as a pitcher is incredibly important. A pitcher who can control her mind and focus in any situation will be a successful pitcher. Mentally tough athletes are those that learn to focus all their attention on the task at hand and refuse to let anything come between them and their goal. They do not allow themselves to be distracted or get frustrated in a negative way. They use their desire to succeed to push themselves to their limits each time they practice. They are eager to practice and set themselves up for success by visualizing each pitch and mentally  preparing for games and practice sessions. Their focus is always at 100% keeping their goals in mind on and off the field. Being mentally focused is not easy. It must be practiced relentlessly - just like the more mechanical pitching skills - if you want to become calm and confident on the mound. 

Coach Claire