The Mental Game of Baseball: A Guide to Peak Performance

The Mental Game of Baseball: A Guide to Peak Performance

by H.A. Dorfman
The Mental Game of Baseball: A Guide to Peak Performance

The Mental Game of Baseball: A Guide to Peak Performance

by H.A. Dorfman

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Overview

Without a doubt the classic guide to mental performance enhancement for baseball. Here in the third edition, authors H.A. Dorfman and Karl Kuehl present their practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peak performance at every level of the game. The theory and applications are illustrated by anecdotes and insights from major and minor league players, who at some point discovered the importance of mastering the inner game in order to play baseball as it should be played. Intended for players, managers, coaches, agents, and administrators as well as fans who want a more in-depth look at the makeup of the complete baseball player.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781589794771
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date: 06/01/1989
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 360
File size: 3 MB

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 Keys to Hitting.

Table of Contents

Foreword Rick Wolff ix

Introduction xiii

Part 1

1 Where Does it Start? 1

2 Establishing Proper Goals 5

3 Expectations 21

4 Dedication 42

5 Responsibility 60

6 Attitudes 74

7 Confidence 89

8 Learning 105

9 Preparation 120

10 Visualization 138

11 Concentration 151

12 Mental Discipline 178

13 Relaxation 248

14 The Winning Way 261

Part 2

Introduction 275

15 Hitting 277

16 Pitching 290

17 Fielding 312

18 Baserunning 321

Appendix: Task-Specific Goals 331

Player Self-Evaluation Forms 338

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