The Mental Keys to Hitting: A Handbook of Strategies for Performance Enhancement

by H.A. Dorfman, Rick Wolff (Foreword by)

Overview

A must-have book by acclaimed author and expert H.A. Dorfman that highlights the crucial mental components involved in hitting a baseball and playing the game, components that are as important, if not more so, than the intense physical regimen of an athlete."...helpful to hitters in little leagues or in the big leagues. The information is clear and to the point..." -- Charles Johnson, former catcher, Florida Marlins

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781630761875
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	03/01/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	355 KB

About the Author

H.A. Dorfman was a noted sports psychologist as well as a sports psychology counselor with the Scott Boras Agency. Recognized as a leading sports psychologist across the world, Dorfman was also a columnist and freelance journalist with articles appearing in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and The Miami Herald. He has authored three other books: Coaching the Mental Game, The Mental ABC's of Pitching, and The Mental Game of Baseball.

Table of Contents

About the Author ix

Foreword xi

Introduction xvii

Chapter 1 First and Foremost, See the Ball! 1

Chapter 2 Aggressiveness under Control 7

Chapter 3 Setting Your Goals vs. Living Others' Expectations 18

Chapter 4 Self-Coaching: Making Adjustments in the Heat of the Battle 26

Chapter 5 Self-Talk (Talk Right; Walk Right) 32

Chapter 6 Paying Proper Attention: The Ability to Concentrate on Task 40

Chapter 7 Perspective: Recognizing the Real 50

Chapter 8 Routine, Ritual, and Superstition: Who's in Control? 61

Chapter 9 The Preparation Cycle 66

Chapter 10 Relax the Mind: Relax the Muscles 74

Chapter 11 Approach, Result, Response: Knowing What Can and Cannot Be Controlled 82

Chapter 12 Confidence and Capacity 89

Chapter 13 After-words 95

Editorial Reviews

When Harvey left our organization to go work for Florida, we didn't even try to replace him because, quite frankly, his legacy was already throughout our system. All of the players and coaches and staff he touched over the years... had become imbued with his philosophy and approach to the game. They have become Harvey's disciples. -SANDY ANDERSON, former President and General Manager, Oakland Athletics, former Executive Vice President, Office of Major League Baseball, currently General Manager, New York Mets.

Harvey Dorfman's insights are exceptional and valuable. This book provides the best approaches for business leaders and those who coach and supervise others. -RUSS BRANDON, President, Buffalo Bills.

When you talk to Harv, you get the truth from him, whether you like it or not. He always says, 'I don't care about your feelings. I care about your actions.' -TIM BELCHER, former Major League Pitcher and Pitching Coach.

He's truly amazing. It's clear most people don't want to hear the truth about themselves, but Harv gets in your face, uses a few choice words to get your attention, and he's got you. -AL LEITER, former Major League Pitcher, currently Studio Analyst and Commentator.

Harv is absolutely unique. He's for real - a straight shooter. He gives it to you right on the line, whether you like it or not. Not many people can - or will - do that. -WALT WEISS, former Major League All-Star Shortstop, currently manager of the Colorado Rockies.

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